Prentis Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPREN-tis / ˈprɛntɪsEnglish; French
Meaning
English: 'prince'; French: 'one who is a steward'
Historical & Cultural Background
Prentis is derived from the Old French name 'Prentice', which means apprentice or learner. It has been used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the context of trades and crafts. The name has historical significance in relation to guilds and apprenticeships in medieval Europe.
Trend Summary
Prentis has seen limited use in the United States, with sporadic popularity over the years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Prentice
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Prentis was first seen in the United States in 1904. Prentis has ranked as high as #902 nationally, which occurred in 1942, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Louisiana, Michigan, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Prentis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Prentis (1991)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MI | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1919 | 19 |
| 1920 | 14 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1922 | 20 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 23 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1927 | 16 |
| 1928 | 20 |
| 1929 | 21 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 18 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1938 | 13 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1940 | 17 |
| 1941 | 18 |
| 1942 | 27 |
| 1943 | 22 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 18 |
| 1946 | 21 |
| 1947 | 22 |
| 1948 | 22 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1951 | 20 |
| 1952 | 15 |
| 1953 | 18 |
| 1954 | 15 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 20 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 16 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 14 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2021 | 5 |