Prosper
Prosper is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Favorable, fortunate, or prosperous.
Origin and history
Prosper is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'prosperus'. It was historically used by early Christians as a virtue name and later adopted by the Puritans. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used traditional virtue name that has seen a slight increase in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
678 babies in the United States have been named Prosper since 1880. It ranks #3998 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1694.
States where it is most popular
- TX (82.8 %)
- GA (17.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 72 |
| 1920-1930 | 74 |
| 1930-1940 | 38 |
| 1940-1950 | 10 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 7 |
| 2000-2010 | 61 |
| 2010-2019 | 163 |
| 2020-2029 | 233 |
Famous people named Prosper
- Prosper Mérimée: Writer, Historian
Fun facts
- Saint Prosper of Aquitaine was a disciple of Saint Augustine and a prominent 5th-century theologian.
- The name was adopted in the 17th century by English Puritans along with other virtue names like Mercy and Patience.