Prince Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Prince

Prince Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: prin(s)
See what 9 people think about Prince

Meaning
Share
Popularity
Alternatives
Lists
Comments

Prince Name Meaning

The name Prince means “first-born son” or “ruler,” reflecting the royal origins of the title. The name is associated with qualities such as leadership, power, and prestige.

Origins of the Name Prince

The name Prince has been used as a title of nobility for centuries, dating back to the medieval period. In many European countries, a prince was a member of the royal family who was second in line to the throne. The name was originally used as a title rather than a given name, but it became popular as a given name in the 20th century.

Popularity of the Name Prince

The name Prince was very popular in the mid-to-late 20th century, peaking in popularity in the United States in the 1970s and 1980s. Despite its decline in popularity in recent years, it remains a popular name for boys and is often chosen by parents looking for a strong, classic name with a regal connotation.

Final Thoughts on the Name Prince

In conclusion, the name Prince is a classic and timeless name with a rich history and a regal connotation. Whether you’re a fan of its royal roots or simply love the way it sounds, there’s no denying the popularity and significance of this enduring name.

Prince Name Popularity

How popular is the name Prince? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	399	15	0.0043%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	551	23	0.0046%
1913	547	32	0.0056%
1914	514	56	0.008%
1915	622	51	0.0056%
1916	553	69	0.0071%
1917	622	57	0.0057%
1918	585	72	0.0067%
1919	669	50	0.0048%
1920	707	48	0.0043%
1921	685	54	0.0047%
1922	594	81	0.0073%
1923	735	43	0.0038%
1924	610	73	0.0063%
1925	685	52	0.0046%
1926	669	53	0.0048%
1927	716	47	0.0042%
1928	710	46	0.0043%
1929	790	32	0.0031%
1930	691	45	0.0043%
1931	803	28	0.0028%
1932	812	28	0.0028%
1933	803	26	0.0028%
1934	1,013	14	0.0014%
1935	696	39	0.004%
1936	731	32	0.0033%
1937	680	40	0.0041%
1938	677	43	0.0042%
1939	770	28	0.0028%
1940	752	32	0.003%
1941	748	34	0.003%
1942	909	20	0.0016%
1943	756	37	0.0028%
1944	787	29	0.0023%
1945	833	23	0.0019%
1946	851	26	0.0018%
1947	817	36	0.0022%
1948	871	26	0.0016%
1949	763	45	0.0028%
1950	930	22	0.0014%
1951	908	26	0.0015%
1952	999	20	0.0011%
1953	811	39	0.0022%
1954	853	36	0.002%
1955	810	43	0.0023%
1956	862	36	0.0019%
1957	796	47	0.0024%
1958	1,085	17	0.0009%
1959	1,067	20	0.0011%
1960	999	23	0.0012%
1961	1,089	18	0.001%
1962	847	39	0.0021%
1963	893	32	0.0018%
1964	833	43	0.0024%
1965	994	22	0.0013%
1966	1,294	8	0.0005%
1967	1,254	8	0.0005%
1968	983	22	0.0015%
1969	1,259	11	0.0007%
1970	1,013	28	0.0018%
1971	1,169	18	0.0012%
1972	1,244	14	0.001%
1973	935	34	0.0026%
1974	1,066	24	0.0018%
1975	1,287	14	0.0011%
1976	1,009	30	0.0023%
1977	1,041	30	0.0022%
1978	943	41	0.003%
1979	1,074	30	0.0021%
1980	727	97	0.0066%
1981	712	99	0.0067%
1982	702	106	0.0071%
1983	637	130	0.0088%
1984	566	175	0.0118%
1985	599	165	0.0109%
1986	724	107	0.0071%
1987	792	91	0.006%
1988	775	98	0.0063%
1989	833	96	0.0059%
1990	937	76	0.0046%
1991	849	99	0.0061%
1992	898	89	0.0056%
1993	946	82	0.0053%
1994	1,037	67	0.0044%
1995	1,129	57	0.0038%
1996	1,140	56	0.0037%
1997	954	90	0.0061%
1998	848	125	0.0084%
1999	958	102	0.0068%
2000	859	135	0.0088%
2001	915	123	0.0082%
2002	980	109	0.0073%
2003	813	167	0.011%
2004	784	184	0.0121%
2005	800	188	0.0123%
2006	799	206	0.0132%
2007	769	234	0.0148%
2008	737	258	0.0167%
2009	688	304	0.0203%
2010	513	464	0.0322%
2011	474	514	0.0361%
2012	447	568	0.0399%
2013	441	608	0.0427%
2014	413	710	0.0487%
2015	385	786	0.054%
2016	338	985	0.0683%
2017	340	951	0.0681%
2018	315	1,027	0.0748%
2019	294	1,122	0.0829%
2020	321	973	0.0764%
2021	337	936	0.0766%
2022	348	911	0.0691%
2023	362	874	0.0675%

Alabama (AL)

Arkansas (AR)

Arizona (AZ)

California (CA)

Colorado (CO)

Connecticut (CT)

District of Columbia (DC)

Delaware (DE)

Florida (FL)

Georgia (GA)

Hawaii (HI)

Iowa (IA)

Illinois (IL)

Indiana (IN)

Kansas (KS)

Kentucky (KY)

Louisiana (LA)

Massachusetts (MA)

Maryland (MD)

Michigan (MI)

Minnesota (MN)

Missouri (MO)

Mississippi (MS)

North Carolina (NC)

Nebraska (NE)

New Jersey (NJ)

Nevada (NV)

New York (NY)

Ohio (OH)

Oklahoma (OK)

Oregon (OR)

Pennsylvania (PA)

South Carolina (SC)

Tennessee (TN)

Texas (TX)

Utah (UT)

Virginia (VA)

Washington (WA)

Wisconsin (WI)

Data via SSA.gov.

Names Like Prince

If you like Prince, you’ll love these other names like Prince.

What names are variants of Prince?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Prince.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Princeton	Prince's town	English
Printz	Prince	Latin
Printze	Prince	Latin
Prinz	Prince	Latin
Prinze	Prince	Latin

What names sound like Prince?

If you like how Prince sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Prince.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Bransen	Son of Brand	English
Bronsen	Son of the brown man	English

What names are similar to Prince?

Find a name that’s like Prince, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
King	King	English

Lists With Prince

Find inspiration in these baby boy name lists featuring the name Prince.

Siblings of Prince

Mamas with kids named Prince also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Wills	Will helmet, protection	German
King	King	English

Share Your Thoughts

9 Comments

Prince Feb 2 at 12:00 pm

My name is Prince and I hate that it has jumped in popularity because I liked being unique.

*groan*

Reply
Tesha Brown Dec 2 at 1:15 pm

Because of his brother name is King and prince is royal and Prince is precious.

Reply
Dee Oct 16 at 12:53 pm

Older sibling Pryor chose the name!

Reply
Danielle Aug 17 at 9:20 pm

Hes royalty full name is prince” kendrick

Reply
Liyah Jan 4 at 7:28 am

My first born’s name is King. So I decided to name my second born Prince. They mean everything to me like little kings.

Reply
Liyah Jan 4 at 7:21 am

My first born’s band is King. So I decided to name my second born Prince. They mean everything to me like little kings.

Reply
Miquel Aug 13 at 12:23 pm

If I have a boy I love that name

Reply
Nikita Aug 4 at 10:40 am

Singer, Decendents of king oscar the 1st and 2nd.
I love the name Prince because it means greatness and matches my baby’s personality.

Reply
Blessing Nzua Jun 27 at 1:00 am

His name is actually Prince Divine, indeed his played a great roll of a prince in our lives. His a problem solver, he is a very neat, cheerful and obedient kid. He loves God already

Reply

Prince