Noah Boy
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Prince
BoyEnglish, Latin· “prince, chief”
- Meaning
- prince, chief
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- PRIHNS
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #447
- US babies 2025
- 703
- Best rank
- #297 (2019)
- Peak year
- 2019
Meaning and origin of Prince
Prince is an English and Latin name that means “prince, chief”.
Prince comes from the English title for the son of a monarch or a ruler of a small state. The word came through Old French from the Latin princeps, meaning first or chief. As a given name it has been used in English for centuries, and in the United States it gained strong recognition through the musician Prince, whose birth name was Prince Rogers Nelson. The name carries a sense of nobility and confidence. It is short and striking, and it fits alongside other title names such as King and Duke.
Popularity over time
Prince has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 124 different years. Its best national rank was #297 in 2019, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,164 babies. In 2025, 703 babies were named Prince, and it ranked #447 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #730 in 1920, #969 in 1950, #768 in 1980, #891 in 2000, #515 in 2010, and #447 in 2025. Of the 23,601 US boys named Prince since records began, 34% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 5,376 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Orion, Khalil, Kane, Daxton, and Karson.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Prince ranked highest in Nevada, Georgia, and North Carolina.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | #226 | 14 |
| Georgia | #238 | 52 |
| North Carolina | #292 | 43 |
| Connecticut | #318 | 10 |
| Florida | #319 | 62 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Prince is usually pronounced PRIHNS, with one syllable. It has six letters, starts with P and ends in “-ce”.
Middle names for Prince
A few middle names that flow with Prince: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Prince
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prince mean?
Prince is an English and Latin name that means “prince, chief”.
What is the origin of the name Prince?
Prince has English and Latin roots. Prince comes from the English title for the son of a monarch or a ruler of a small state.
Is Prince a popular name?
Yes. Prince ranked #447 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Prince a boy or girl name?
Prince is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Prince?
Prince is usually pronounced PRIHNS. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings