US Popularity:3603
Origin:Latin
Meaning:caution or discretion
Prudence is a girl's name of Latin origin. Derived from the Latin word "prudentia," this medieval name means "caution" or "discretion." While most commonly used during the 17th and 18th centuries, Prudence has seen a revival in recent years. Television viewers may recognize the name from the popular period drama Bridgerton, after Prudence Featherington, the somewhat haughty sister of Lady Penelope. Whether you want to inspire baby to use their smarts or you love a name with vintage vibes, Prudence is a contender worth considering.

Prudence Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Prudence is currently #2864 on The Bump
Girl:Prudence is currently #1274 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Prudence is currently #3603 in U.S. births
Girl:Prudence is currently #1298 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#3603
in 2022
+ 801
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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