Prince Unisex

Popularity: #371 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationprints / prɪnts

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: prince; English: royal son

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Prince has its roots in the Latin word 'princeps,' meaning 'first' or 'chief.' It has been used historically as a title for royalty and nobility. In English-speaking cultures, the name gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly influenced by notable figures in music and entertainment.

Trend Summary

The name Prince has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often influenced by cultural icons.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Prinze

International Variants

  • Príncipe (Spanish)
  • Princ (Slavic)

Famous people named Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson was an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his eclectic work and influence on popular music.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, is a member of the British royal family and second in line to the throne.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is a member of the British royal family known for his charitable work and public engagements.

Prince Naseem Hamed is a retired British professional boxer known for his flamboyant style and success in the ring.

Fictional characters named Prince

Prince Eric is a character from Disney's 'The Little Mermaid,' known as Ariel's love interest.

Prince Zuko is a character in the animated series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' known for his complex journey of redemption.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Prince was first seen in the United States in 1880. Prince has ranked as high as #537 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, Texas, 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)

Top States for Prince (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 94
13%
FL 65
9%
NY 56
8%
CA 55
7%
NC 42
6%
GA 41
6%
IL 33
4%
PA 31
4%
OH 26
4%
MI 24
3%
MO 21
3%
AL 20
3%
SC 20
3%
VA 18
2%
IN 18
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188016
188117
188218
188318
188417
188521
188622
188718
188819
188914
189018
189126
189219
189314
189413
189518
189626
189719
189814
189915
190022
190129
190221
190323
190429
190524
190620
190717
190825
190930
191038
191131
191249
191350
191469
191580
191685
191786
191890
191980
192080
192182
192297
192366
192496
192575
192673
192769
192870
192964
193063
193149
193263
193351
193449
193559
193655
193762
193866
193956
194060
194151
194245
194362
194454
194552
194664
194767
194858
194977
195052
195166
195258
195371
195473
195575
195674
195781
195855
195964
196061
196155
196263
196364
196470
196548
196646
196745
196855
196944
197051
197152
197249
197363
197459
197539
197665
197759
197873
197992
1980131
1981146
1982137
1983167
1984206
1985195
1986150
1987122
1988138
1989134
1990126
1991135
1992129
1993118
199495
1995105
199696
1997123
1998172
1999152
2000176
2001164
2002161
2003202
2004228
2005232
2006247
2007273
2008302
2009351
2010500
2011551
2012594
2013634
2014755
2015830
20161,012
2017988
20181,066
20191,162
20201,051
2021978
2022943
2023893
2024797