Prudy Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationPROO-dee / /ˈpruː.di/English; Latin
Meaning
English: noble; Latin: from Prudens (wise)
Historical & Cultural Background
Prudy is often considered a diminutive of Prudence, which has roots in Latin. The name Prudence was popularized in the Middle Ages and has been associated with wisdom and discretion. Prudy itself emerged as a more informal and affectionate version of Prudence. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different regions and eras.
Trend Summary
Prudy has experienced limited popularity in the United States, often seen as a vintage or retro name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Prudence
International Variants
- Prudence (French)
- Prudência (Portuguese)
Famous people named Prudy
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Prudy was first seen in the United States in 1912. Prudy has ranked as high as #1002 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Prudy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Prudy
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |