Prosper Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPROS-per / /ˈprɒspər/Latin; French
Meaning
Latin: prosperous; French: fortunate
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Prosper is derived from the Latin word 'prosperus', meaning 'fortunate' or 'successful'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in France, where it gained popularity in the 19th century. The name is often associated with positive connotations of wealth and success.
Trend Summary
The name Prosper has seen limited use in the United States, maintaining a low profile in terms of popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Prospero
International Variants
- Prospero (Italian)
- Prosper (French)
Famous people named Prosper
Prosper Mérimée was a French writer and historian, best known for his novella 'Carmen'.
Fictional characters named Prosper
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Prosper was first seen in the United States in 1881. Prosper has ranked as high as #1311 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Prosper has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Prosper (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 12 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 49 |