How Many People Are Named Prescott?
Complete statistics for the name Prescott: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Prescott means 'priest town' and it's very rare, with only 1,445 people bearing this name in the US, making up just 1 in 228,449 Americans. The name's popularity peaked in 2024, showing it's a modern choice for younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 1,796 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
📜 Prescott Through the Generations
With its origins tracing back to Old English, Prescott has seen a steady rise in popularity among modern parents, especially since 2024 when it reached its peak with 66 births. Today, the majority of people named Prescott are under 30, indicating that it's becoming increasingly popular among younger families. As of now, there are 1,445 individuals named Prescott living in the US, with an average age of 41, suggesting that while the name is gaining traction, those who already carry it are mostly adults.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Prescott
Prescott is a masculine given name. Bearers of the name include:Prescott E. Bloom (1942–1986), American lawyer and politician Prescott Burgess, American former National Football League player Prescott Bush (1895–1972), American banker and politician, father of President George H. W. Bush and grandfather of President George W. Bush and ex-governor Jeb Bush Prescott F. Cogswell (1859–1960), American politician Prescott Durand Crout (1907–1984), American mathematician Prescott Currier (1912–1995), American naval officer and cryptanalyst Prescott F. Hall (1868–1921), American lawyer, author and eu…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Prescott's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Prescott
How Many People Have the Name Prescott?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 16,446 people in the United States currently share the name Prescott. That works out to roughly 1 in every 20,154 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Prescott a Common or Rare Name?
Prescott is classified as 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 Prescott Mean?
Prescott means "priest town" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Prescott in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.
When Was Prescott Most Popular?
The name Prescott reached peak popularity in 2024, with 66 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 Prescott?
Approximately 16,446 people named Prescott live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 16,446. That works out to roughly 1 in 20,154 Americans.
Is Prescott a rare name?
Prescott is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 20,154 Americans has this name.
What does the name Prescott mean?
Prescott means "priest town" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Prescott more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Prescott are male and 8% are female.
When was Prescott most popular?
Prescott peaked in 2024 with 66 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.