Prentiss Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
98% Masculine / 2% Feminine
Meaning:
Prentiss means 'apprentice' or 'printer'.
Meaning of the Name Prentiss
Prentiss is a surname of English origin that can also be used as a first name. It derives from the medieval English word 'prentice', meaning 'apprentice'. The name originally denoted someone who was an apprentice to a skilled craftsman or tradesman. It can also be associated with the word 'printer', as the profession of printing was learned through apprenticeships. Prentiss is a unique and uncommon name with a strong historical connection to skilled labor and craftsmanship.
Popularity of the Name Prentiss
The popularity for the name Prentiss peaked in popularity in the year 1943 with 47 births, which ranked number 2,159 out of 8,384 unique names for that year. Prentiss had the most female births in 2012 with 10, which ranked number 10,424 out of 19,523 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1943 with 47, which ranked number 980 out of 4,041 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Prentiss has declined sharply over the last ten years from 19 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among males, Prentiss has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Prentiss has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Prentiss
- 20 Year Trend of Prentiss: -100.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Prentiss: -100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Prentiss: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Prentiss: -100.00%
Popularity of Prentiss by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Prentiss. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Prentiss in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Prentiss is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Prentiss
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