How Many People Are Named Prairie?
Complete statistics for the name Prairie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Prairie means 'meadow' and it's a very rare name for girls. Only 458 people named Prairie live in the US today, making up just 1 in 720,377 Americans. The majority, 74%, are under 30, showing it's a trendy, modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 465 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Prairie Through the Generations
Prairie has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 32 births. As of now, there are 458 people named Prairie in the US, with most under 30 years old. This younger demographic indicates Prairie is a name embraced by a newer generation, with 343 under-30s compared to 122 aged between 30 and 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Prairie's French roots
📄 About the Name Prairie
How Many People Have the Name Prairie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 755 people in the United States currently share the name Prairie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 439,006 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Prairie a Common or Rare Name?
Prairie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Prairie Mean?
Prairie means "meadow" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Prairie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Prairie Most Popular?
The name Prairie reached peak popularity in 2024, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Prairie?
Approximately 755 people named Prairie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 755. That works out to roughly 1 in 439,006 Americans.
Is Prairie a rare name?
Prairie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 439,006 Americans has this name.
What does the name Prairie mean?
Prairie means "meadow" and comes from French origins.
Is Prairie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Prairie are male and 100% are female.
When was Prairie most popular?
Prairie peaked in 2024 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.