Prentis
Every Prentis since 1904 — 1,260 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Prentis
Prentis is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1904, 1,260 American babies have been named Prentis. Its peak came in 1942, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
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 Prentis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Prentis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,598 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,401 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,907 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 10 | #8,022 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,382 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,255 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,601 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,342 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,209 |
| 1975 | 17 | #2,513 |
| 1970 | 12 | #2,848 |
| 1965 | 13 | #2,346 |
| 1960 | 11 | #2,649 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,710 |
| 1950 | 20 | #1,692 |
| 1945 | 18 | #1,617 |
| 1940 | 17 | #1,728 |
| 1935 | 16 | #1,820 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,417 |
| 1925 | 23 | #1,619 |
| 1920 | 14 | #2,314 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,419 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,287 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Prentis in 2025?
Prentis did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Prentis?
1,260 babies have been named Prentis in the United States since 1904, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Prentis most popular?
Prentis peaked in 1942, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Prentis a boy or girl name?
Prentis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Prentis rising or falling?
Prentis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.