Rising since 1993, #2,645 for girls today.
Popularity of Praise since 1990
Babies named Praise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51 | 0 |
| 2000s | 210 | 62 |
| 2010s | 392 | 194 |
| 2020s | 280 | 170 |
Meaning & origin
Praise entered U.S. birth records in 1990, a time when vocabulary names like Grace and Faith were already well established. The name has shown a steady upward trajectory, rising since 1993 and reaching its peak rank of 2,645 in 2025. Its relative rarity (1 in 24,727 births) gives it a distinctive quality while remaining recognizable. The name is used across genders but has been most popular in states like Ohio, Georgia, and North Carolina. As a direct word name, Praise carries connotations of religious devotion or positive affirmation, fitting within the broader category of virtue names that have been consistently used in American naming culture.
Praise is directly taken from the English word 'praise,' meaning the expression of approval or admiration. It emerged as a given name in the 20th century, likely inspired by the virtue-naming tradition or religious contexts where praise is directed toward a deity. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the 1990s, reflecting a broader trend of using aspirational vocabulary as personal names.
Where Praise is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Praise” around the world
Where Praise lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Praise
Names that share Praise's style, for a brother or sister.
