Prosper
A male given name from French.
Every Prosper since 1881 — 754 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Prosper
Prosper is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,493 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 754 American babies have been named Prosper — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Prosper stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Prosper 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 | 8 | #11,683 | 33 | #3,493 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,835 | 49 | #2,701 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,151 | 41 | #3,047 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,191 | 46 | #2,820 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,140 | 41 | #3,014 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,145 | 23 | #4,385 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,174 | 27 | #3,970 |
| 2018 | 8 | #12,241 | 25 | #4,193 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,481 | 21 | #4,705 |
| 2016 | — | — | 18 | #5,271 |
| 2015 | — | — | 22 | #4,514 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,984 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #6,167 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,486 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,932 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,619 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,825 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #7,087 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,540 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #13,517 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,685 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,339 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,224 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #8,010 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,668 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 6 | #3,907 |
| 1925 | — | — | 9 | #3,095 |
| 1920 | — | — | 8 | #3,426 |
| 1915 | — | — | 10 | #2,580 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Prosper
- Prosper Mérimée Writer · 1803–1870
- Prosper of Aquitaine Writer · 390–463
- Prosper Jolyot de Crébillon Writer · 1674–1762
- Prosper Grech Religious figure · 1925–2019
- Prosper Guéranger Religious figure · 1805–1875
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prosper mean?
A male given name from French.
How popular is the name Prosper in 2025?
Prosper ranked #3,493 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Prosper?
754 babies have been named Prosper in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Prosper most popular?
Prosper peaked in 2024, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Prosper a boy or girl name?
Prosper is used for both: about 10% of babies named Prosper have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Prosper rising or falling?
Prosper is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Prosper?
Well-known people named Prosper include Prosper Mérimée (writer), Prosper of Aquitaine (writer), Prosper Jolyot de Crébillon (writer).