Prentiss
Prentiss: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Prentiss?
Since 1880, 65 girls and 2,724 boys in the U.S. have been named Prentiss (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4717 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #983 in 1943. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Prentiss FAQ
How popular is the name Prentiss?
Since 1880, 65 girls and 2,724 boys in the U.S. have been named Prentiss (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4717 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #983 in 1943. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Prentiss a boy or girl name?
Prentiss is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 65 girls and 2,724 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).