Boy
Prince
first, chief, ruler
About Prince
What parent doesn't envision greatness for their child? This name literally proclaims royalty and exceptional status. Prince carries inherent dignity and suggests a person destined for remarkable achievements and leadership roles.
The name has gained contemporary relevance through cultural icons while maintaining its regal associations. It works as both given name and aspirational title, creating layers of meaning that develop as the child matures. Prince sounds equally appropriate in boardrooms and creative studios, offering versatility across career paths.
There's an undeniable confidence that comes with introducing oneself as Prince. It sets expectations of excellence and commands attention in any setting. The name's brevity makes it easy to spell and pronounce, eliminating common frustrations associated with more complex names.
For parents who believe their son deserves a name that matches his potential, Prince delivers both substance and style.
Popularity of the Name Prince
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #459 | |||
| 1881 | #429 | |||
| 1882 | #435 | |||
| 1883 | #430 | |||
| 1884 | #465 | |||
| 1885 | #394 | |||
| 1886 | #378 | |||
| 1887 | #402 | |||
| 1888 | #439 | |||
| 1889 | #515 | |||
| 1890 | #430 | |||
| 1891 | #338 | |||
| 1892 | #456 | |||
| 1893 | #530 | |||
| 1894 | #588 | |||
| 1895 | #486 | |||
| 1896 | #385 | |||
| 1897 | #454 | |||
| 1898 | #599 | |||
| 1899 | #516 | |||
| 1900 | #510 | |||
| 1901 | #345 | |||
| 1902 | #471 | |||
| 1903 | #427 | |||
| 1904 | #387 | |||
| 1905 | #460 | |||
| 1906 | #518 | |||
| 1907 | #630 | |||
| 1908 | #511 | |||
| 1909 | #467 | |||
| 1910 | #451 | |||
| 1911 | #544 | |||
| 1912 | #579 | |||
| 1913 | #634 | |||
| 1914 | #607 | |||
| 1915 | #650 | |||
| 1916 | #633 | |||
| 1917 | #644 | |||
| 1918 | #649 | |||
| 1919 | #702 | |||
| 1920 | #730 | |||
| 1921 | #732 | |||
| 1922 | #652 | |||
| 1923 | #839 | |||
| 1924 | #663 | |||
| 1925 | #764 | |||
| 1926 | #757 | |||
| 1927 | #804 | |||
| 1928 | #778 | |||
| 1929 | #811 | |||
| 1930 | #823 | |||
| 1931 | #936 | |||
| 1932 | #810 | |||
| 1933 | #873 | |||
| 1934 | #908 | |||
| 1935 | #811 | |||
| 1936 | #826 | |||
| 1937 | #785 | |||
| 1938 | #754 | |||
| 1939 | #817 | |||
| 1940 | #808 | |||
| 1941 | #894 | |||
| 1943 | #843 | |||
| 1944 | #865 | |||
| 1945 | #879 | |||
| 1946 | #823 | |||
| 1947 | #849 | |||
| 1948 | #907 | |||
| 1949 | #786 | |||
| 1950 | #968 | |||
| 1951 | #865 | |||
| 1952 | #935 | |||
| 1953 | #855 | |||
| 1954 | #860 | |||
| 1955 | #850 | |||
| 1956 | #872 | |||
| 1957 | #840 | |||
| 1959 | #967 | |||
| 1960 | #978 | |||
| 1962 | #963 | |||
| 1963 | #944 | |||
| 1964 | #911 | |||
| 1979 | #916 | |||
| 1980 | #768 | |||
| 1981 | #715 | |||
| 1982 | #756 | |||
| 1983 | #662 | |||
| 1984 | #589 | |||
| 1985 | #630 | |||
| 1986 | #742 | |||
| 1987 | #849 | |||
| 1988 | #806 | |||
| 1989 | #871 | |||
| 1990 | #914 | |||
| 1991 | #901 | |||
| 1992 | #946 | |||
| 1998 | #851 | #692 | ||
| 1999 | #952 | #784 | ||
| 2000 | #889 | #789 | ||
| 2001 | #946 | #986 | #291 | |
| 2002 | #981 | #692 | #383 | |
| 2003 | #855 | #613 | #330 | |
| 2004 | #794 | #435 | #426 | |
| 2005 | #815 | #514 | #438 | |
| 2006 | #826 | #467 | #312 | |
| 2007 | #791 | #505 | #294 | #767 |
| 2008 | #748 | #545 | #672 | #859 |
| 2009 | #692 | #555 | #585 | #695 |
| 2010 | #515 | #467 | #535 | #573 |
| 2011 | #479 | #464 | #702 | #509 |
| 2012 | #458 | #517 | #533 | #651 |
| 2013 | #450 | #540 | #833 | #574 |
| 2014 | #411 | #546 | #687 | #512 |
| 2015 | #386 | #558 | #598 | #562 |
| 2016 | #343 | #547 | #530 | #410 |
| 2017 | #345 | #463 | #815 | #528 |
| 2018 | #317 | #570 | #675 | #497 |
| 2019 | #297 | #495 | #418 | |
| 2020 | #315 | #555 | #860 | #454 |
| 2021 | #333 | #679 | #600 | |
| 2022 | #349 | #596 | #514 | |
| 2023 | #364 | #647 | #472 | |
| 2024 | #401 | #577 | #583 | |
| 2025 | #447 | #585 | #708 | |
| 1997 | #847 | |||
| 1994 | #999 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Prince
- Prynse
- Prinz
- Prinse
- Prynce
Names Similar to Prince
Nicknames for Prince
- Pri
- Prinny
- Cey
- PC
Famous People Named Prince
| Prince Rogers Nelson | American musician |
| Prince Fielder | American baseball player |
| Prince Amukamara | American football player |
| Prince Royce | American singer |
| Prince Naseem Hamed | British boxer |
Characters Named Prince
| Prince Eric | The Little Mermaid |
| Prince Florian | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs |
| Prince Naveen | The Princess and the Frog |
| Prince Edward | Enchanted |
| Prince Hans | Frozen |
| Prince Phillip | Sleeping Beauty |
| Prince Caspian | The Chronicles of Narnia |
| Prince Arthur | Merlin |
| Prince Zuko | Avatar - The Last Airbender |
| Prince Dastan | Prince of Persia - The Sands of Time |
| Prince Ali | Aladdin |
| Prince Vegeta | Dragon Ball Z |
| Prince Oberyn Martell | Game of Thrones |
| Prince Aragorn | The Lord of the Rings |
| Prince Charming | Shrek |
| Prince Humperdinck | The Princess Bride |
| Prince Zalim | Mulan |
| Prince Hansel | Hansel and Gretel |