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Prince is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English word prince, a royal title, which comes ultimately from Latin princeps. This name was borne by the American musician Prince Rogers Nelson (1958-2016), who is known simply as Prince." It ranked #447 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English word prince, a royal title, which comes ultimately from Latin princeps. This name was borne by the American musician Prince Rogers Nelson (1958-2016), who is known simply as Prince. The entry lists its usage as English.
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Popularity
Prince ranked #447 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #447 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prince mean?
Behind the Name does not give Prince a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the English word prince, a royal title, which comes ultimately from Latin princeps.
Is Prince a popular name?
Prince ranked #447 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Prince a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Prince appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Prince — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
