How Many People Are Named Prince?

Complete statistics for the name Prince: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Prince
Uncommon
English

Prince means 'ruler' and it's very rare, with only 1 in 16,795 Americans sharing this name. There are around 19,649 people named Prince living in the US today, and most of them are under 30, making it a truly modern name.

~46,551
Living in US
1 in 7,120
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Charismatic
11
Life Path Number

Life path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and visionary leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

109,804
Worldwide Bearers
#1,123
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
16,378
🇺🇸 United States
9,156
🇪🇬 Egypt
8,979
🇵🇭 Philippines
7,916
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
6,008
🇿🇲 Zambia
5,938
🇮🇷 Iran
5,306
🇲🇿 Mozambique
4,800
🇸🇩 Sudan
4,165
🇹🇿 Tanzania
3,975

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
19,444 (99%)
♀ Female
205 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
15,537
Would be under 30 (66%)
3,147
Would be 30–60 (13%)
4,734
Would be over 60 (20%)

All 23,418 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
86
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Prince Through the Generations

The name Prince has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2019 with 1,162 births. Today, there are 19,649 individuals named Prince in the United States, with a significant majority, about 66%, under the age of 30. This younger demographic skews the average age down to 32, indicating that Prince is a name embraced by a newer generation. Among those named Prince, 15,537 are under 30, 3,147 are between 30 and 60, and 4,734 are over 60, showing a clear trend towards modernity and youth.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 2,258
Texas 1,800
Florida 1,700
California 1,482
Georgia 1,449
North Carolina 980
Illinois 887
South Carolina 716
New Jersey 579
Ohio 566

⭐ Famous People Named Prince

Prince is a masculine given name.…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Prince's English roots

📄 About the Name Prince

How Many People Have the Name Prince?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 46,551 people in the United States currently share the name Prince. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,120 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Prince a Common or Rare Name?

Prince is classified as Uncommon. 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 Prince Mean?

Prince means "ruler" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Prince in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Prince Most Popular?

The name Prince reached peak popularity in 2019, with 1,162 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 Prince?

Approximately 46,551 people named Prince live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 46,551. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,120 Americans.

Is Prince a rare name?

Prince is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,120 Americans has this name.

What does the name Prince mean?

Prince means "ruler" and comes from English origins.

Is Prince more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Prince are male and 1% are female.

When was Prince most popular?

Prince peaked in 2019 with 1,162 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US46,551
All-Time Births46,551
1 in X1 in 7,120
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age32
Peak Year2019
World Rank#1,123
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.