Prince means royal son or first — from the Latin princeps (first/chief). Prince was one of the greatest musicians of ALL time — Purple Rain, When Doves Cry. The name IS the second-highest royal title. One syllable of the greatest musician, Purple-Rain, and the word that means the son of every king.
Prince was one of the greatest musicians of ALL time.
Purple Rain is one of the most iconic albums.
One syllable with the most royal sound: PRINCE.
The name IS the second-highest royal title.
The meaning first/chief carries Latin authority.
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The vibe of Prince
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Origin & history of Prince
Latin princeps (first/chief)→English Prince
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English / Latin roots
Prince means royal son. Prince was one of the greatest musicians ever — Purple Rain, When Doves Cry. The name IS the second-highest royal title.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: English title; Prince (1958–2016).
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Today
Prince remains a beloved choice, ranking #345 in the US. 23,434 babies have been named Prince since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Prince?
2019peak year
Prince appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2019, 1,162 babies received the name (ranked #297). Today it sits around #345, with roughly 972 babies named Prince each year. Prince's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 23,434 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Prince's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — royal-musical leadership. People named Prince tend to be royal, iconic, and gifted at being the greatest musician AND a royal title.
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