Prentiss

Prentiss is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 7 boys in the United States.

Prentiss at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Prentiss

Prentiss belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Prentiss first appears in Social Security records in 1887. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #983 in 1943, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 2,724 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Prentiss in US records

First recorded (US)
1887
Best US rank
#983 in 1943
Peak year
1943
Babies named Prentiss in 2024
7
Total since 1880
2,724

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Prentiss mean?

The meaning of Prentiss is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Prentiss a boy or girl name?

Prentiss is a boy name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Prentiss?

Prentiss comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Prentiss?

Prentiss first appears in US records in 1887. Its best-ever ranking was #983 in 1943, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].