How popular is the name Proctor in 2025?

Proctor is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Proctor most popular?

Proctor peaked in 1884, reaching #971 among US boy names.

Proctor will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Proctor entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #971 in 1884, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#971

peak (1884)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Proctor are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Proctor alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Proctor in 2025?: Proctor is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Proctor most popular?: Proctor peaked in 1884, reaching #971 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Proctor with classmates?: Proctor will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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