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Princeton

Princeton is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables3
  • US rank#398

How popular is Princeton?

Princeton has been given to 7,565 babies in the United States since 1950, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 2,331 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Princeton per year in the United States, 1950–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
7,565 Babies named since 1950
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Princeton

Is Princeton a boy's or a girl's name?

Princeton is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Princeton?

Princeton has been given to 7,565 babies in the United States since 1950, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.