Girl
Prudence
caution, discretion
About Prudence
Imagine a name that whispers wisdom and strength in equal measure. Prudence stands apart in today's naming landscape—bold, vintage, and utterly unforgettable. While others chase trends, this classic choice makes a powerful statement about valuing judgment, thoughtfulness, and inner fortitude. Picture your daughter carrying a name that commands respect in boardrooms and classrooms alike. Prudence isn't just a name; it's a legacy, a reminder of virtues that transcend generations. Consider the confidence it instills, the conversations it sparks, the character it suggests. In a world of ephemeral trends, Prudence remains steadfast, offering your child a foundation of meaning that grows more valuable with time.
Popularity of the Name Prudence
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #415 | |
| 1881 | #617 | |
| 1882 | #796 | |
| 1883 | #607 | |
| 1884 | #840 | |
| 1885 | #604 | |
| 1886 | #525 | |
| 1887 | #783 | |
| 1888 | #567 | |
| 1889 | #636 | |
| 1890 | #614 | |
| 1891 | #723 | |
| 1892 | #753 | |
| 1893 | #625 | |
| 1894 | #658 | |
| 1895 | #887 | |
| 1896 | #809 | |
| 1897 | #970 | |
| 1898 | #629 | |
| 1899 | #827 | |
| 1900 | #685 | |
| 1901 | #792 | |
| 1902 | #750 | |
| 1903 | #806 | |
| 1904 | #849 | |
| 1905 | #918 | |
| 1906 | #789 | |
| 1907 | #758 | |
| 1908 | #999 | |
| 1909 | #744 | |
| 1911 | #951 | |
| 1912 | #803 | |
| 1913 | #837 | |
| 1916 | #891 | |
| 1917 | #805 | |
| 1918 | #878 | |
| 1919 | #964 | |
| 1920 | #844 | |
| 1922 | #986 | |
| 1924 | #969 | |
| 1925 | #815 | |
| 1926 | #923 | |
| 1927 | #855 | |
| 1930 | #969 | |
| 1933 | #995 | |
| 1935 | #933 | |
| 1936 | #967 | |
| 1937 | #918 | |
| 1938 | #868 | |
| 1939 | #847 | |
| 1940 | #892 | |
| 1941 | #891 | #183 |
| 1942 | #731 | |
| 1943 | #644 | |
| 1944 | #724 | #144 |
| 1945 | #766 | #172 |
| 1946 | #822 | #141 |
| 1947 | #865 | #128 |
| 1948 | #937 | #163 |
| 1949 | #191 | |
| 1950 | #179 | |
| 1951 | #156 | |
| 1952 | #149 | |
| 1953 | #157 | |
| 1954 | #151 | |
| 1955 | #156 | |
| 1956 | #133 | |
| 1957 | #185 | |
| 1958 | #177 | |
| 1959 | #185 | |
| 1960 | #237 | |
| 1961 | #290 | |
| 1962 | #237 | |
| 1964 | #321 | |
| 1965 | #291 | |
| 1974 | #354 | |
| 1977 | #355 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand
Variations of Name Prudence
Names Similar to Prudence
Nicknames for Prudence
- Pru
- Prudy
- Rue
- Dency
- Prudie
Famous People Named Prudence
| Prudence Farrow | American author and memoirist |
| Prudence Heward | Canadian painter |
| Prudence Johnson | American singer and actress |
| Prudence Liew | Hong Kong singer and actress |
| Prudence Maude | British artist and writer |
| Prudence Mabhena | Zimbabwean singer and disability rights advocate |
| Prudence MacIntyre | American journalist and news anchor |
| Prudence Maltby | Australian swimmer and Olympic medalist |
| Prudence Nesbitt | American actress |
| Prudence Oliver | British actress |
| Prudence Penny | American advice columnist |
| Prudence Risley | American educator and college president |
| Prudence Ward | New Zealand doctor and medical researcher |
| Prudence Westerberg | Australian politician |
| Prudence Wright | American Revolutionary War figure |
| Prudence Black | Australian academic and author |
| Prudence Crandall | American teacher and abolitionist |
| Prudence DeVaux | American artist and designer |
| Prudence Myer | Australian philanthropist |
| Prudence Steiner | American philosopher and scholar |
Characters Named Prudence
| Prudence Everett | Character from the novel "Prudence of the Parsonage" by Ethel Hueston |
| Prudence Prim | Character from the book "Prudence Prim" by Simon Blackburn |
| Prudence Winterbottom | Character from the movie "Enchanted" |
| Prudence Roach | Character from the TV series "Charmed" |
| Prudence Potts | Character from the movie "Prudence and the Pill" |
| Prudence Pennyweather | Character from the book "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan |
| Prudence McPrudence | Character from the TV series "Kitty Is Not a Cat" |
| Prudence Peck | Character from the book "Chilly Scenes of Winter" by Ann Beattie |
| Prudence McVie | Character from the TV series "My Life as a Teenage Robot" |
| Prudence Scarlet | Character from the book "The Red Scrolls of Magic" by Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu |
| Prudence Pinkerton | Character from the book "The Day the Crayons Quit" by Drew Daywalt |
| Prudence Goddard | Character from the TV series "Manhattan" |
| Prudence Fisher | Character from the TV series "Gotham" |
| Prudence Wilson | Character from the book "Prudence" by David Treuer |
| Prudence Gilbert | Character from the book "The Snow Queen" by Mercedes Lackey |
| Prudence Pennyfeather | Character from the TV series "Carnival Row" |
| Prudence Halliwell | Character from the TV series "Charmed" |
| Prudence Blackwood | Character from the TV series "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" |
| Prudence Baxter | Character from the movie "Hot Lead and Cold Feet" |
| Prudence Truworth | Character from the book "A Slight Misunderstanding" by Clive Kennedy |