Prince Boy

Popularity: #410 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: prints /prɪnts/

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: prince; English: royal son

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Prince originates from the Latin word "princeps," which means "first" or "chief." This term was used in ancient Rome to denote a leader or ruler, particularly in reference to the emperor. The Latin term evolved into the Old French "prince," which carried the same meaning and was adopted into Middle English as "prince" during the 12th century, following the Norman Conquest of England.

The transition into English solidified the term's association with nobility and leadership, reflecting its roots in the hierarchical structures of medieval society. Historically, the title of prince has been significant across various cultures and eras.

In biblical contexts, the term is often used to refer to leaders or figures of authority, such as the "Prince of Peace" in Christian theology, referring to Jesus Christ. The name has also been borne by numerous royal figures throughout history, including various European princes who played pivotal roles in the politics of their time.

The use of the name in literature and historical texts has further cemented its association with nobility and valor, contributing to its enduring presence in cultural narratives. Culturally, the name Prince carries connotations of leadership, honor, and prestige.

It has been used in various traditions and folklore to symbolize a noble character or a heroic figure. The name's resonance is enhanced by its use in literature and the arts, where characters named Prince often embody ideals of bravery and virtue.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Prinny" have emerged in informal contexts, reflecting the name's adaptability and affectionate use in familial or close-knit settings. Overall, the name Prince encapsulates a rich historical and cultural legacy that underscores its significance across different societies.

Famous people named Prince

In this section, you will find notable people named Prince. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Prince who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Prince who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Prince is a musician best known for Purple Rain, 1999, and When Doves Cry.

Prince Rogers Nelson is a singer-songwriter best known for his eclectic work and influence in the music industry.

Fictional characters named Prince

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Prince Zuko is a fictional character from the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. He is a conflicted prince of the Fire Nation who seeks to restore his honor and ultimately becomes a key ally to the protagonists.

Prince Eric is a fictional character from the animated film The Little Mermaid. He is a human prince who falls in love with Ariel, the mermaid, and plays a crucial role in her quest to become human.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Prince, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Prince. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Prince was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Prince has ranked as high as #589 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, Florida, California, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Prince has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Prince is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Prince was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Prince.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 703 703 0
2024 806 806 0
2023 894 894 0
2022 943 943 0
2021 978 978 0
2020 1,052 1,052 0
2019 1,164 1,164 0
2018 1,066 1,066 0
2017 988 988 0
2016 1,012 1,012 0
2015 830 830 0
2014 755 755 0
2013 634 634 0
2012 594 594 0
2011 551 551 0
2010 501 501 0
2009 351 351 0
2008 302 302 0
2007 273 273 0
2006 247 247 0
2005 232 232 0
2004 228 228 0
2003 202 202 0
2002 161 161 0
2001 164 164 0
2000 176 176 0
1999 152 152 0
1998 172 172 0
1997 123 123 0
1996 96 96 0
1995 105 105 0
1994 95 95 0
1993 118 118 0
1992 129 129 0
1991 140 135 5
1990 126 126 0
1989 134 134 0
1988 138 138 0
1987 122 122 0
1986 155 150 5
1985 195 195 0
1984 206 206 0
1983 172 167 5
1982 137 137 0
1981 146 146 0
1980 131 131 0
1979 92 92 0
1978 73 73 0
1977 59 59 0
1976 65 65 0
1975 39 39 0
1974 59 59 0
1973 63 63 0
1972 49 49 0
1971 57 52 5
1970 51 51 0
1969 44 44 0
1968 55 55 0
1967 50 45 5
1966 46 46 0
1965 48 48 0
1964 76 70 6
1963 64 64 0
1962 63 63 0
1961 65 55 10
1960 71 61 10
1959 73 64 9
1958 62 55 7
1957 88 81 7
1956 83 74 9
1955 84 75 9
1954 83 73 10
1953 82 71 11
1952 73 58 15
1951 81 66 15
1950 57 52 5
1949 82 77 5
1948 70 58 12
1947 85 67 18
1946 73 64 9
1945 59 52 7
1944 60 54 6
1943 68 62 6
1942 55 45 10
1941 60 51 9
1940 67 60 7
1939 64 56 8
1938 77 66 11
1937 77 62 15
1936 61 55 6
1935 67 59 8
1934 61 49 12
1933 57 51 6
1932 75 63 12
1931 60 49 11
1930 71 63 8
1929 75 64 11
1928 84 70 14
1927 79 69 10
1926 85 73 12
1925 85 75 10
1924 105 96 9
1923 76 66 10
1922 111 97 14
1921 91 82 9
1920 91 80 11
1919 91 80 11
1918 102 90 12
1917 96 86 10
1916 91 85 6
1915 88 80 8
1914 79 69 10
1913 60 50 10
1912 60 49 11
1911 31 31 0
1910 46 38 8
1909 30 30 0
1908 25 25 0
1907 26 17 9
1906 20 20 0
1905 30 24 6
1904 29 29 0
1903 28 23 5
1902 21 21 0
1901 29 29 0
1900 22 22 0
1899 15 15 0
1898 14 14 0
1897 19 19 0
1896 26 26 0
1895 18 18 0
1894 13 13 0
1893 14 14 0
1892 19 19 0
1891 26 26 0
1890 18 18 0
1889 14 14 0
1888 19 19 0
1887 18 18 0
1886 22 22 0
1885 21 21 0
1884 17 17 0
1883 18 18 0
1882 18 18 0
1881 17 17 0
1880 16 16 0

Top States for Prince (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 94
12%
FL 65
8%
NY 56
7%
CA 55
7%
NC 42
5%
GA 41
5%
IL 33
4%
PA 31
4%
OH 26
3%
MI 24
3%
MO 21
3%
SC 20
3%
AL 20
3%
NJ 19
2%
IN 18
2%
VA 18
2%
MA 16
2%
TN 15
2%
MD 15
2%
WA 13
2%
CT 12
2%
AZ 10
1%
KY 10
1%
NV 10
1%
AR 10
1%
WI 10
1%
OK 8
1%
NE 7
1%
IA 7
1%
UT 6
1%
MN 6
1%
MS 6
1%
RI 6
1%
CO 5
1%
SD 5
1%
DE 5
1%