Prentice
Every Prentice since 1884 — 3,992 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Prentice
Prentice is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,671 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 3,992 American babies have been named Prentice. Its peak came in 1939, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Prentice stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Prentice year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,671 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,997 |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #10,529 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,963 |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #8,015 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,709 | 12 | #6,935 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,687 |
| 2018 | — | — | 20 | #4,879 |
| 2017 | — | — | 22 | #4,558 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #8,015 |
| 2015 | — | — | 21 | #4,666 |
| 2014 | — | — | 19 | #5,015 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,521 |
| 2012 | — | — | 14 | #6,228 |
| 2011 | — | — | 20 | #4,786 |
| 2010 | — | — | 18 | #5,192 |
| 2009 | — | — | 19 | #5,058 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #5,992 |
| 2007 | — | — | 24 | #4,219 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16 | #5,469 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,219 |
| 2004 | — | — | 19 | #4,555 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,983 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #5,987 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #5,077 |
| 2000 | — | — | 27 | #3,205 |
| 1995 | — | — | 24 | #3,002 |
| 1990 | — | — | 41 | #1,901 |
| 1985 | — | — | 31 | #1,908 |
| 1980 | — | — | 53 | #1,286 |
| 1975 | — | — | 53 | #1,164 |
| 1970 | — | — | 55 | #1,112 |
| 1965 | — | — | 35 | #1,313 |
| 1960 | — | — | 51 | #1,094 |
| 1955 | — | — | 43 | #1,149 |
| 1950 | — | — | 39 | #1,159 |
| 1945 | — | — | 29 | #1,243 |
| 1940 | — | — | 57 | #837 |
| 1935 | — | — | 32 | #1,188 |
| 1930 | — | — | 27 | #1,418 |
| 1925 | — | — | 46 | #1,018 |
| 1920 | — | — | 44 | #1,066 |
| 1915 | — | — | 34 | #1,119 |
| 1910 | — | — | 13 | #919 |
| 1905 | — | — | 8 | #986 |
| 1900 | — | — | 7 | #1,143 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Prentice in 2025?
Prentice ranked #11,671 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Prentice?
3,992 babies have been named Prentice in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Prentice most popular?
Prentice peaked in 1939, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Prentice a boy or girl name?
Prentice is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Prentice rising or falling?
Prentice is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.