Providence

Girl name

Providence has been given to 724 babies in the U.S. since 1905. It peaked in 1924.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

724

Peak year

1924 (29 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1905

10-year trend

▼ -27%

Gender split

All girls

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

726 babies since 1908

722 babies since 1896

722 babies since 1896

727 babies since 1903

721 babies since 1900

721 babies since 1910

728 babies since 1880

728 babies since 1884

How popular is the name Providence?

Providence has been given to 724 babies in the U.S. since 1905. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Providence peak?

Providence peaked in 1924, when 29 babies were given the name.

Is Providence a girl or boy name?

Providence is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Providence are girls).

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