Prince Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Beyond its literal meaning, the name Prince symbolizes a fresh start or new beginning, much like a prince stepping into his role.

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A Deep Dive

Prince Overview

Meaning

Royal son, first-born son

Gender

Boy

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word “princeps,” meaning “first” or “chief.”

Pronunciation

/prɪns/

Popularity

Prince is used in various countries, often as a given name with regal connotations. In 2023, Prince ranked #351 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

6 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Classic, Cool, Aesthetic, Mythological

Associated Traits

Regal, noble, dignified

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with royalty and nobility, symbolizing leadership and honor.
A Deep Dive

Prince Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Prinz, Principe, Princey

Common Nicknames

P, Prin, Princy, Princie

Diminutives

Pricey, Pryn, Pince, Priny

Famous People

  • Prince
    (American Musician)
  • Prince Fielder
    (American Baseball Player)
  • Prince Royce
    (American Singer)
  • Prince Harry
    (British Royal)
  • Prince William
    (British Royal)
  • Prince Jackson
    (American Celebrity)
  • Prince Ea
    (American Rapper)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Prince Akeem
    ("Coming to America," Film)
  • Prince Naveen
    ("The Princess and the Frog," Animated Film)
  • "The Prince"
    (Film)
  • Prince Caspian
    ("The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," Film)

Places

  • Prince Edward Island
    (Canada)
  • Prince George City
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Prince Albert National Park
    (Saskatchewan, Canada)
  • Prince William Sound
    (Alaska, USA)
  • Prince Street
    (New York City, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Prince?

Prince signifies “royal son” or “king’s child,” conveying a sense of nobility and leadership.Those who carry this name are often perceived as confident, authoritative, and charismatic.

What Is the Origin of The Name Prince?

Prince has Latin roots, stemming from the word “princeps,” which means “first” or “chief.” It was used historically to refer to someone of royal or noble rank.

Prince Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Prince in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3332021#3472022#3642023
Top 3 Rankings#2972019#3172018#3172020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Prince

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023364
(-17 from 2022)
885
(-57 from 2022)
0.04833
2022347
(-14 from 2021)
942
(-33 from 2021)
0.05029
2021333
(-16 from 2020)
975
(-70 from 2020)
0.05204
2020317
(-20 from 2019)
1045
(-115 from 2019)
0.05650
2019297
(+20 from 2018)
1160
(+95 from 2018)
0.06036
2018317
(+28 from 2017)
1065
(+78 from 2017)
0.05479
2017345
(-2 from 2016)
987
(-23 from 2016)
0.04987
2016343
(+43 from 2015)
1010
(+182 from 2015)
0.04986
2015386
(+25 from 2014)
828
(+73 from 2014)
0.04050
2014411
(+39 from 2013)
755
(+121 from 2013)
0.03684
2013450
(+8 from 2012)
634
(+40 from 2012)
0.03138
2012458
(+21 from 2011)
594
(+43 from 2011)
0.02927
2011479
(+36 from 2010)
551
(+51 from 2010)
0.02712
2010515
(+176 from 2009)
500
(+149 from 2009)
0.02434
2009691
(+55 from 2008)
351
(+49 from 2008)
0.01655
2008746
(+43 from 2007)
302
(+29 from 2007)
0.01385
2007789
(+34 from 2006)
273
(+26 from 2006)
0.01232
2006823
(-9 from 2005)
247
(+15 from 2005)
0.01127
2005814
(-24 from 2004)
232
(+4 from 2004)
0.01091
2004790
(+65 from 2003)
228
(+26 from 2003)
0.01079
2003855
(+121 from 2002)
202
(+41 from 2002)
0.00961
2002976
(-32 from 2001)
161
(-3 from 2001)
0.00779
2001944
(-54 from 2000)
164
(-12 from 2000)
0.00793
2000890
(+61 from 1999)
176
(+24 from 1999)
0.00843
1999951
(-104 from 1998)
152
(-20 from 1998)
0.00745
1998847
(+193 from 1997)
172
(+49 from 1997)
0.00848
19971040
(+148 from 1996)
123
(+27 from 1996)
0.00616
19961188
(-81 from 1995)
96
(-9 from 1995)
0.00479
19951107
(+61 from 1994)
105
(+10 from 1994)
0.00522
19941168
(-161 from 1993)
95
(-23 from 1993)
0.00466
19931007
(-63 from 1992)
118
(-11 from 1992)
0.00571
1992944
(-40 from 1991)
129
(-6 from 1991)
0.00615
1991904
(+10 from 1990)
135
(+9 from 1990)
0.00637
1990914
(-45 from 1989)
126
(-8 from 1989)
0.00585
1989869
(-63 from 1988)
134
(-4 from 1988)
0.00639
1988806
(+40 from 1987)
138
(+16 from 1987)
0.00689
1987846
(-105 from 1986)
122
(-28 from 1986)
0.00626
1986741
(-111 from 1985)
150
(-45 from 1985)
0.00781
1985630
(-41 from 1984)
195
(-11 from 1984)
0.01013
1984589
(+73 from 1983)
206
(+39 from 1983)
0.01098
1983662
(+93 from 1982)
167
(+30 from 1982)
0.00896
1982755
(-41 from 1981)
137
(-9 from 1981)
0.00726
1981714
(+50 from 1980)
146
(+15 from 1980)
0.00784
1980764
(+149 from 1979)
131
(+39 from 1979)
0.00706
1979913
(+98 from 1978)
92
(+19 from 1978)
0.00514
19781011
(+117 from 1977)
73
(+14 from 1977)
0.00427
19771128
(-99 from 1976)
59
(-6 from 1976)
0.00345
19761029
(+377 from 1975)
65
(+26 from 1975)
0.00398
19751406
(-333 from 1974)
39
(-20 from 1974)
0.00240
19741073
(-59 from 1973)
59
(-4 from 1973)
0.00362
19731014
(+149 from 1972)
63
(+14 from 1972)
0.00390
19721163
(-25 from 1971)
49
(-3 from 1971)
0.00293
19711138
(+22 from 1970)
52
(+1 from 1970)
0.00286
19701160
(+26 from 1969)
51
(+7 from 1969)
0.00268
19691186
(-190 from 1968)
44
(-11 from 1968)
0.00241
1968996
(+106 from 1967)
55
(+10 from 1967)
0.00310
19671102
(-12 from 1966)
45
(-1 from 1966)
0.00253
19661090
(-25 from 1965)
46
(-2 from 1965)
0.00253
19651065
(-158 from 1964)
48
(-22 from 1964)
0.00253
1964907
(+29 from 1963)
70
(+6 from 1963)
0.00345
1963936
(+19 from 1962)
64
(+1 from 1962)
0.00310
1962955
(+97 from 1961)
63
(+8 from 1961)
0.00300
19611052
(-88 from 1960)
55
(-7 from 1960)
0.00255
1960964
(+4 from 1959)
62
(-1 from 1959)
0.00286
1959968
(+58 from 1958)
63
(+8 from 1958)
0.00291
19581026
(-186 from 1957)
55
(-26 from 1957)
0.00255
1957840
(+28 from 1956)
81
(+7 from 1956)
0.00370
1956868
(-21 from 1955)
74
(-1 from 1955)
0.00345
1955847
(+4 from 1954)
75
(+2 from 1954)
0.00359
1954851
(+1 from 1953)
73
(+2 from 1953)
0.00353
1953852
(+80 from 1952)
71
(+13 from 1952)
0.00355
1952932
(-75 from 1951)
58
(-8 from 1951)
0.00294
1951857
(+103 from 1950)
66
(+14 from 1950)
0.00345
1950960
(-178 from 1949)
52
(-25 from 1949)
0.00286
1949782
(+120 from 1948)
77
(+19 from 1948)
0.00427
1948902
(-60 from 1947)
58
(-9 from 1947)
0.00325
1947842
(-23 from 1946)
67
(+3 from 1946)
0.00361
1946819
(+45 from 1945)
64
(+12 from 1945)
0.00388
1945864
(-3 from 1944)
52
(-2 from 1944)
0.00379
1944861
(-24 from 1943)
54
(-8 from 1943)
0.00389
1943837
(+154 from 1942)
62
(+17 from 1942)
0.00426
1942991
(-103 from 1941)
45
(-6 from 1941)
0.00320
1941888
(-86 from 1940)
51
(-9 from 1940)
0.00406
1940802
(+9 from 1939)
60
(+4 from 1939)
0.00506
1939811
(-59 from 1938)
56
(-10 from 1938)
0.00494
1938752
(+29 from 1937)
66
(+4 from 1937)
0.00581
1937781
(+44 from 1936)
62
(+7 from 1936)
0.00567
1936825
(-22 from 1935)
55
(-4 from 1935)
0.00517
1935803
(+93 from 1934)
59
(+10 from 1934)
0.00552
1934896
(-27 from 1933)
49
(-2 from 1933)
0.00461
1933869
(-66 from 1932)
51
(-12 from 1932)
0.00500
1932803
(+119 from 1931)
63
(+14 from 1931)
0.00586
1931922
(-107 from 1930)
49
(-14 from 1930)
0.00458
1930815
(-9 from 1929)
63
(-1 from 1929)
0.00558
1929806
(-31 from 1928)
64
(-6 from 1928)
0.00578
1928775
(+24 from 1927)
70
(+1 from 1927)
0.00613
1927799
(-50 from 1926)
69
(-4 from 1926)
0.00594
1926749
(+10 from 1925)
73
(-2 from 1925)
0.00637
1925759
(-102 from 1924)
75
(-21 from 1924)
0.00651
1924657
(+178 from 1923)
96
(+30 from 1923)
0.00821
1923835
(-184 from 1922)
66
(-31 from 1922)
0.00583
1922651
(+78 from 1921)
97
(+15 from 1921)
0.00862
1921729
(-5 from 1920)
82
(+2 from 1920)
0.00721
1920724
(-29 from 1919)
80
No change from 1919
0.00727
1919695
(-48 from 1918)
80
(-10 from 1918)
0.00788
1918647
(-7 from 1917)
90
(+4 from 1917)
0.00858
1917640
(-10 from 1916)
86
(+1 from 1916)
0.00896
1916630
(+17 from 1915)
85
(+5 from 1915)
0.00921
1915647
(-42 from 1914)
80
(+11 from 1914)
0.00908
1914605
(+24 from 1913)
69
(+19 from 1913)
0.01010
1913629
(-55 from 1912)
50
(+1 from 1912)
0.00932
1912574
(-41 from 1911)
49
(+18 from 1911)
0.01085
1911533
(-86 from 1910)
31
(-7 from 1910)
0.01284
1910447
(+15 from 1909)
38
(+8 from 1909)
0.01822
1909462
(+37 from 1908)
30
(+5 from 1908)
0.01696
1908499
(+117 from 1907)
25
(+8 from 1907)
0.01503
1907616
(-113 from 1906)
17
(-3 from 1906)
0.01072
1906503
(-51 from 1905)
20
(-4 from 1905)
0.01388
1905452
(-73 from 1904)
24
(-5 from 1904)
0.01676
1904379
(+32 from 1903)
29
(+6 from 1903)
0.02094
1903411
(+49 from 1902)
23
(+2 from 1902)
0.01779
1902460
(-126 from 1901)
21
(-8 from 1901)
0.01582
1901334
(+156 from 1900)
29
(+7 from 1900)
0.02509
1900490
(+12 from 1899)
22
(+7 from 1899)
0.01357
1899502
(+71 from 1898)
15
(+1 from 1898)
0.01302
1898573
(-135 from 1897)
14
(-5 from 1897)
0.01060
1897438
(-58 from 1896)
19
(-7 from 1896)
0.01558
1896380
(+96 from 1895)
26
(+8 from 1895)
0.02014
1895476
(+91 from 1894)
18
(+5 from 1894)
0.01421
1894567
(-58 from 1893)
13
(-1 from 1893)
0.01041
1893509
(-64 from 1892)
14
(-5 from 1892)
0.01157
1892445
(-112 from 1891)
19
(-7 from 1891)
0.01445
1891333
(+91 from 1890)
26
(+8 from 1890)
0.02380
1890424
(+74 from 1889)
18
(+4 from 1889)
0.01504
1889498
(-68 from 1888)
14
(-5 from 1888)
0.01176
1888430
(-38 from 1887)
19
(+1 from 1887)
0.01463
1887392
(-23 from 1886)
18
(-4 from 1886)
0.01647
1886369
(+19 from 1885)
22
(+1 from 1885)
0.01848
1885388
(+62 from 1884)
21
(+4 from 1884)
0.01811
1884450
(-38 from 1883)
17
(-1 from 1883)
0.01385
1883412
(+14 from 1882)
18
No change from 1882
0.01600
1882426
(-10 from 1881)
18
(+1 from 1881)
0.01475
1881416
(+26 from 1880)
17
(+1 from 1880)
0.01570
1880442
First SSA data recorded
16
First SSA data recorded
0.01351

American States Popularity Rankings for Prince

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2502021#2472022#2612023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3702021#3532022#3572023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2432021#2052022#2542023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#5882021#5802022#5752023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1642021#2242022#1832023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2542021#2422022#2932023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2522021#3072022#3012023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2182021#3022022#2752023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2832021#3652022#4172023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2692021#3752022#4252023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3612021#3372022#3052023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3732021#4332022#3402023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2732021#2912022#4432023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2772021#2192022#2382023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3092021#1732022#2992023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2562021#3392022#2832023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3462021#3692022#3172023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3832021#4462022#3682023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3452021#5192022#4052023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6242021#3702022#5552023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3732021#4732022#5392023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2752021#3072022#2462023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4312021#3602022#4152023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4162021#3172022#4382023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3722021#3142022#6002023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5732021#7842022#7162023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3612021#6622022#3622023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3552021#4952022#2472023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3612021#6092022#5432023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5752021#4522022#7842023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1162021#1922022#2262023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4812021#4772022#5782023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2962020#6352021#6312023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4362020#4872022#6392023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2282019#2442021#1772023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6692018#6732019#5762022

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6602020#5972023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2592008#2882020

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4172019

Popularity Rankings for Prince in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in South Africa

South Africa flagSouth Africa#52015#52016

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#252019#272021#112022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6322017#6132018#4472019

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5162021#4562022#5992023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4592019#5002020#6272021

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4892018

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7102017#6352018#7412020

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#7112022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#8382018

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Prince a Name for Boys or Girls?

Historically, Prince has been used for boys because it aligns with the traditional role of a male heir in royalty.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Prince

Prince in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Prince (Musician, 1958–2016): An American musician and cultural icon who revolutionized the music industry with hits like "Purple Rain."
  • Prince Fielder (Baseball Player, born 1984): An American former professional baseball player known for his powerful hitting and successful MLB career.
  • Prince Royce (Singer, born 1989): An American singer and songwriter who has gained fame for his contributions to the Latin music scene.
  • Prince Harry (Royal, born 1984): A British royal and philanthropist, known for his charitable work and public service.
  • Prince William (Royal, born 1982): A British royal and future king, involved in various charitable activities and public duties.
  • Prince Jackson (Celebrity, born 1997): An American media personality and the eldest son of pop legend Michael Jackson.
  • Prince Ea (Rapper, born 1988): An American rapper, spoken word artist, and motivational speaker recognized for his impactful social commentary.
  • Prince Akeem ("Coming to America," 1988 Film): A wealthy African prince who travels to America to find a wife who loves him for who he is.
  • Prince Naveen ("The Princess and the Frog," 2009 Animated Film): A charming prince who is transformed into a frog and seeks to break the spell.
  • "The Prince" (2014 Film): An action-thriller about a retired assassin who is drawn back into the world of crime to rescue his kidnapped daughter.
  • Prince Caspian ("The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian," 2008 Film): A young prince who fights to reclaim his throne and restore peace to Narnia.
  • "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" (2010 Film): An adventurous film following a rogue prince who teams up with a princess to stop a villain who threatens to destroy the world.
  • Prince Charming ("Shrek," 2001 Film Series): A classic fairy tale prince who is portrayed as the main antagonist in the sequels.
  • Prince Edward Island (Canada): A maritime province in eastern Canada famous for its red-sand beaches and Anne of Green Gables.
  • Prince George City (British Columbia, Canada): A city in northern British Columbia that serves as a hub for the province's interior.
  • Prince Albert National Park (Saskatchewan, Canada): A national park in central Saskatchewan offering a variety of outdoor activities and wildlife viewing.
  • Prince William Sound (Alaska, USA): A sound off the Gulf of Alaska renowned for its fjords, glaciers, and marine wildlife.
  • Prince Street (New York City, USA): A street in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan, famous for its high-end shops and historic buildings.
  • Prince's Island Park (Calgary, Alberta, Canada): An urban park located on an island in the Bow River, hosting numerous festivals and events.
  • Prince of Wales Island (Alaska, USA): An island in the Alexander Archipelago known for its dense forests and indigenous Haida culture.

Similar Names to Prince

  • Vince
  • Quince
  • Lance
  • Clarence
  • Laurence

Sibling Names for Prince

Parents Who Like the Name Prince Also Like

  • Noble
  • Emperor
  • Lord
  • Caesar
  • Sovereign
Choosing Prince could be a great decision for your little one. If you’re interested in more details or have any thoughts, let’s discuss. See you next time!
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