Prentice

Boy name

Prentice has been given to 3,992 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It peaked in 1939.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,992

Peak year

1939 (60 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1884

10-year trend

▼ -71%

Gender split

2% girls / 98% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Prentice.

3,843 babies since 1897

4,168 babies since 1898

3,784 babies since 1912

4,286 babies since 1914

4,370 babies since 1912

4,531 babies since 1880

3,434 babies since 1912

4,746 babies since 1888

How popular is the name Prentice?

Prentice has been given to 3,992 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Prentice peak?

Prentice peaked in 1939, when 60 babies were given the name.

Is Prentice a girl or boy name?

Prentice is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Prentice are boys).

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