Prentice
Prentice is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Apprentice or learner of a trade.
Origin and history
Prentice is an English name derived from an occupational surname meaning apprentice or learner. It was historically used as a given name in the English-speaking world, though it remains relatively uncommon today. In the United States, it maintains steady but low-volume usage as an traditional, surname-styled given name.
Popularity in the United States
3,929 babies in the United States have been named Prentice since 1880. It ranks #2027 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1880.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29.6 %)
- TN (16.8 %)
- GA (12.1 %)
- KY (11.9 %)
- LA (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 51 |
| 1910-1920 | 267 |
| 1920-1930 | 387 |
| 1930-1940 | 371 |
| 1940-1950 | 437 |
| 1950-1960 | 438 |
| 1960-1970 | 420 |
| 1970-1980 | 448 |
| 1980-1990 | 441 |
| 1990-2000 | 250 |
| 2000-2010 | 179 |
| 2010-2019 | 170 |
| 2020-2029 | 47 |
Famous people named Prentice
- Prentice Gautt: American football player, Athletic administrator
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Old French word 'aprentis', which was shortened in Middle English to 'prentis'.
- Like many traditional English names, Prentice made the transition from an occupational title to a family surname, and later to a given name.