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Prudence

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Prudence was most popular in 1943, when 140 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,136 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,832, with 89 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 6,256 people named Prudence.

Most popular in1943
Rank that year#1,136
Births that year140
Total since 18806,256

Prudence over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Prudence’s peak in 1943. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org