Prudence: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A virtue name of wisdom and careful thought.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #2236
- Peak
- #415 in 1880
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Prudence Means
Prudence is a girl name of English origin. A virtue name of wisdom and careful thought.
How Popular Prudence Is
Prudence currently ranks #2236 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #415 in 1880. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Prudence
- Prudence peaked at #415 in the U.S. in 1880.
- Prudence is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Prudence is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Prudence
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Prudence
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Prudence.
Questions About Prudence
What does Prudence mean?
Prudence is a girl name of English origin. A virtue name of wisdom and careful thought.
How popular is Prudence?
Prudence currently ranks #2236 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #415 in 1880. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Prudence come from?
Prudence comes from English roots. Prudence peaked at #415 in the U.S. in 1880.
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