Prudence

Prudence is a girl'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 68 girls in the United States.

Prudence at a glance

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

About the name Prudence

Prudence 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, Prudence first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #415 in 1880, and in 2024 68 babies received the name — 6,165 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Prudence in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#415 in 1880
Peak year
1943
Babies named Prudence in 2024
68
Total since 1880
6,165

Prudence in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1204 in 2014
Babies named Prudence in 2025
7
Total since 1996
341

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Prudence mean?

The meaning of Prudence 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 Prudence a boy or girl name?

Prudence is a girl name. In 2024, 68 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Prudence?

Prudence comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Prudence?

Prudence first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #415 in 1880, and 68 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].