Prince

Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
23,434 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2019 Peak Popularity Year
1,162 Peak Births

Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name 'Prince' originates from the Latin word 'princeps', meaning 'first' or 'chief'. It has evolved through Old French and Middle English. The name signifies high rank or nobility. While it has no biblical relevance, it has been historically associated with royalty. In contemporary culture, it is well-known due to notable figures like the musician Prince and members of the British royal family.

Etymology & Cultural Background

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Pronunciation

/prɪns/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name 'Prince' comes from the Latin word 'princeps', which means 'first' or 'chief'. It was used to denote a person of high rank or nobility.

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Meaning

A person of high rank or noble birth.

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Language Evolution

Latin: princeps, Old French: prince, Middle English: prince

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages, often used to denote royalty or nobility.

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Variants & Derivatives

Princes, Príncipe (Spanish), Principe (Italian)

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, the name 'Prince' is often associated with nobility and has a regal connotation. It also gained a modern cultural association due to the famous musician Prince.

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Famous People

Prince Rogers Nelson (musician), Prince William (Duke of Cambridge), Prince Harry (Duke of Sussex)

📊 Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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Key Insights

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 1,162 peak births in 2019

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 41 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History

Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 650th of 7545 1,514
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 847th of 6773 1,031
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 921st of 7552 1,248
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1040th of 10718 971
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 849th of 16616 2,199
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 722nd of 24088 4,428
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 362nd of 23106 11,109
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 2738th of 9107 191
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2990th of 9204 167
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 4150th of 12526 167
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 16521st of 19264 10
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 20974th of 27321 15

Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
83.05%
1176th/1416
- 19.19%
454th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 25.16%
592nd/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
42.75%
952nd/2227
42.14%
1024th/2430
25.83%
737th/2853
45.55%
1264th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
34.66%
1018th/2937
24.95%
869th/3483
31.01%
1091st/3518
29.77%
1204th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
24.10%
888th/3685
14.03%
628th/4475
15.29%
794th/5194
19.11%
1207th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
19.75%
905th/4582
9.53%
492nd/5164
9.52%
696th/7313
11.97%
893rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
9.86%
393rd/3984
6.80%
305th/4487
4.50%
307th/6822
8.67%
544th/6276

Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 64.84%
1534th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 93.46%
2199th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 89.03%
2540th/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity

This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States

This name shows strongest popularity in Nevada across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 650th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 847th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 921st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1040th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 849th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 722nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 362nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2738th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2990th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4150th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 16521st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20974th out of 27321 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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