Prudie
Every Prudie since 1882 — 354 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Prudie
Prudie 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 1882, 354 American babies have been named Prudie. Its peak came in 1890, when 13 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the late 1800s.
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 Prudie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Prudie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1925 | 9 | #3,607 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,862 |
| 1915 | 12 | #2,503 |
| 1910 | 7 | #2,098 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 11 | #1,213 |
| 1895 | 10 | #1,110 |
| 1890 | 13 | #785 |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,167 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Prudie in 2025?
Prudie 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 Prudie?
354 babies have been named Prudie in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Prudie most popular?
Prudie peaked in 1890, when 13 newborns received the name.
Is Prudie a boy or girl name?
Prudie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Prudie rising or falling?
Prudie has been roughly stable over the past decade.