Prudie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationPROO-dee / ˈpruːdiLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'cautious'; English: diminutive of Prudence
Historical & Cultural Background
Prudie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Prudence, which has roots in Latin. The name Prudence was historically associated with wisdom and caution. In English-speaking countries, Prudie has been used more informally and affectionately. It has a quaint charm that appeals to some parents looking for unique names.
Trend Summary
Prudie has remained relatively uncommon in the U.S., with occasional spikes in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Prudence
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Prudie was first seen in the United States in 1882. Prudie has ranked as high as #375 nationally, which occurred in 1890, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Prudie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Prudie
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1890 | 13 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 9 |
| 1893 | 8 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 10 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 12 |
| 1900 | 11 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1954 | 6 |