Prophet
Every Prophet since 1918 — 331 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Prophet
Prophet is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,000 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 331 American babies have been named Prophet. Its peak came in 2019, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Prophet stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Prophet year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #5,000 |
| 2024 | 22 | #4,669 |
| 2023 | 20 | #5,018 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,660 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,284 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,667 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,443 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,881 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,994 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,488 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,750 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,457 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,810 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13,731 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,827 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,832 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,980 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,841 |
| 2007 | 10 | #8,025 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,699 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,221 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,421 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,686 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,413 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,223 |
| 2000 | 8 | #8,009 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Prophet in 2025?
Prophet ranked #5,000 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Prophet?
331 babies have been named Prophet in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Prophet most popular?
Prophet peaked in 2019, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Prophet a boy or girl name?
Prophet is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Prophet rising or falling?
Prophet is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.