Prince
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Prince
Prince rose to its highest ranking in a century in 2015, and the tragic death of its most famous bearer in April 2016 propelled it even higher. The Purple Rain legend isn't its only tie to pop royalty: Michael Jackson chose it for not one but two of his sons. Royal names such as King and Prince, once thought of as canine, have begun to be used by human non-royals for their sons.
Prince for girls
Prince is an uncommon and distinctive name for a girl. While traditionally associated with male royalty, Prince has crossed gender lines as a bold feminine choice. The name comes from the Latin 'princeps,' meaning 'first' or 'chief,' and the Old French 'prince,' referring to a sovereign ruler. As a female name, Prince represents strength, leadership, and a regal presence. Its unconventional nature for girls makes it stand out, appealing to parents seeking a powerful, unique name. Though rare for females, Prince gained some attention following the legacy of the legendary musician Prince, whose impact on popular culture influenced naming trends. The name conveys confidence and distinction, making it a memorable choice for parents looking beyond traditional feminine names.
Pronounced PRINS.
As of October 2026, Prince ranked #447 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #297 in 2019.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #411 | 755 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #386 | 830 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #343 | 1,012 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #345 | 988 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #317 | 1,066 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #297 | 1,162 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #315 | 1,051 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #333 | 978 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #347 | 943 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #364 | 893 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #404 | 797 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #447 | 703 | — | 0 |
World rankings
Prince for boys
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Prince on lists
Famous Princes
- KevinBoy
Prince Boateng, Ghanain footballer
- Prince (Rogers Nelson)Boy
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- Prince RoyceBoy
stage name of Geoffrey Royce Rojas, American Latin singer
- Prince Kelechi AmukamaraBoy
American NFL football player
- Prince MillerBoy
American football player
- Prince Semien FielderBoy
American baseball player; son of baseball player Cecil Fielder
- Prince Oluebube EkeBoy
Nigerian actor
- Prince HallBoy
American abolitionist
- Prince Kudakwashe MusarurwaBoy
Zimbabwean jazz musician
- Prince RomersonBoy
U.S. Army Civil War soldier from Hawaii
- Prince TagoeBoy
Ghanaian footballer
- Prince Solomon Burke (b. 1963)Boy
son of singer Solomon Burke
- Prince Nasir Dean (b. 2000)Boy
son of rapper Swizz Beatz
- Prince Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. I (b. 1997)Boy
elder son of singer Michael Jackson
- Maddox Prince Boateng (b. 2014)Boy
son of footballer Kevin,Prince Boateng & Melissa Satta
Prince in pop culture
- Jayden PrinceBoy
character on TV's "CSI: NY"
- Martin PrinceBoy
character on TV's "The Simpsons"