Princeton
Princeton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Prince's town or prince's manor.
Origin and history
Princeton is an English place name derived from Old English terms meaning 'prince's manor' or 'prince's settlement'. It is famously associated with the prestigious Ivy League university in New Jersey. In recent years, it has gained popularity in the United States as a trendy, regal surname-turned-first-name.
Popularity in the United States
10,256 babies in the United States have been named Princeton since 1880. It ranks #1183 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #517.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.7 %)
- GA (10.1 %)
- CA (6.8 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- NC (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 30 |
| 1960-1970 | 24 |
| 1970-1980 | 65 |
| 1980-1990 | 347 |
| 1990-2000 | 370 |
| 2000-2010 | 580 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,461 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,379 |
Famous people named Princeton
- Princeton Perez: Singer, Dancer
Fun facts
- The name is closely tied to Princeton, New Jersey, home to the world-renowned Princeton University founded in 1746.
- While historically rare as a given name, Princeton experienced a significant surge in U.S. baby name rankings during the 2010s and 2020s.