Prudy
girl namePrudy entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2625 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2625
peak (1944)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3359 |
| 1920s | #4023 |
| 1930s | #3506 |
| 1940s | #3363 |
| 1950s | #5347 |
| 1960s | #6680 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Prudy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Prudy alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Prudy in 2025?
- Prudy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Prudy most popular?
- Prudy peaked in 1944, reaching #2625 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Prudy with classmates?
- Prudy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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