Prince
Prince: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Prince
- A male given name from English in occasional use.
How popular is Prince?
Since 1880, 550 girls and 23,601 boys in the U.S. have been named Prince (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1485 in 1907. Its highest rank for boys was #297 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #447 for boys, with 703 babies given the name.
Names similar to Prince
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Prince FAQ
What does the name Prince mean?
A male given name from English in occasional use.
What is the origin of the name Prince?
Prince is listed as a name of English in occasional use origin.
How popular is the name Prince?
Since 1880, 550 girls and 23,601 boys in the U.S. have been named Prince (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1485 in 1907. Its highest rank for boys was #297 in 2019. In 2025 it ranked #447 for boys, with 703 babies given the name.
Is Prince a boy or girl name?
Prince is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 550 girls and 23,601 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.