Prince

Prince 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 797 boys in the United States.

Prince at a glance

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

About the name Prince

Prince 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, Prince first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #297 in 2019, and in 2024 797 babies received the name — 22,884 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Prince in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#297 in 2019
Peak year
2019
Babies named Prince in 2024
797
Total since 1880
22,884

Prince in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#398 in 2004
Babies named Prince in 2025
73
Total since 1996
1,855

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Prince mean?

The meaning of Prince 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 Prince a boy or girl name?

Prince is a boy name. In 2024, 797 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Prince?

Prince comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Prince?

Prince first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #297 in 2019, and 797 babies were given the name in 2024.

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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].