Prudence
Female name · ↓ Falling
1,502
Total Births
1943
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Prudence
Prudence is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1940s with significant usage. Approximately 1,502 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 222 births |
| 1890s | 199 births |
| 1900s | 210 births |
| 1910s | 178 births |
| 1920s | 175 births |
| 1930s | 170 births |
| 1940s | 348 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Prudence?
Prudence has been given to 1,502 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1943 with 54 births that year.
Is Prudence a boy or girl name?
Prudence is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Prudence most popular?
Prudence was most popular in 1943, when 54 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Prudence?
Prudence first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).