Prodigy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Extraordinary or exceptional
Meaning of the Name Prodigy
The name Prodigy is of English origin and is derived from the word 'prodigious', which means extraordinary or exceptional. It is often used to describe someone with exceptional talent, intelligence, or skill. The name Prodigy carries connotations of someone who is gifted or has great potential.
Popularity of the Name Prodigy
The popularity for the name Prodigy peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 13 births, which ranked number 14,475 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Prodigy had the most male births in 2018 with 13, which ranked number 6,339 out of 14,095 male names. The number of births for the name Prodigy has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 12 births, an increase of 100.00%. Among males, Prodigy has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 12 births, an increase of 100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Prodigy
- 10 Year Trend of Prodigy: 100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Prodigy: 100.00%
Popularity of Prodigy by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Prodigy. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Prodigy in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Prodigy is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Prodigy
- Total Births of Prodigy: 13 (7.18%)
- Male Births of Prodigy: 13 (7.18%)
Given the upward trend of Prodigy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.18% increase in total births, for a total of 13 births in 2024. Male births for Prodigy have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 13 male births in 2024, an increase of 7.18%.