Prentiss

Boy name

Prentiss has been given to 2,789 babies in the U.S. since 1887. It peaked in 1951.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,789

Peak year

1951 (50 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1887

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

2% girls / 98% boys

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

2,792 babies since 1913

2,850 babies since 1884

2,711 babies since 1906

2,711 babies since 1912

2,896 babies since 1945

2,681 babies since 1913

2,936 babies since 1882

2,637 babies since 1889

How popular is the name Prentiss?

Prentiss has been given to 2,789 babies in the U.S. since 1887. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Prentiss peak?

Prentiss peaked in 1951, when 50 babies were given the name.

Is Prentiss a girl or boy name?

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

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