Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Prince.
National Rank (2025)
#447
All-Time Peak Rank
#297 (2019)
Total U.S. Births
23,601
Unisex Distribution97.7% Boy / 2.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Prince Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Prince
According to SSA data, Prince achieved its highest historical rank of #297 in 2019. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2019 with 1,164 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 15.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Prince scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-15.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,164Births in 2019
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:180
1890s:182
1900s:240
1910s:658
1920s:772
1930s:573
1940s:590
1950s:669
1960s:551
1970s:602
1980s:1,526
1990s:1,251
2000s:2,336
2010s:8,095
2020s:5,376
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesPrince
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with P, a letter used by only 1.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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