A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Pratt since 1886
Babies named Pratt per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2019, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Pratt's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Pratt is an exceedingly rare given name in the United States. It first appeared in records in 1886, a year that also marks its peak usage, when it ranked 10695th. Since 2016, however, its trajectory has been rising, suggesting a modest revival. Despite its rarity, Pratt has no top-state concentrations, indicating a scattered, occasional use across the country. The name's origin as an Old English surname meaning 'trick' or 'cunning' gives it a unique personality, though it is more commonly encountered as a surname. With a current one-in-284679 incidence, Pratt remains a distinctive and unconventional choice.
Pratt originated as an English surname. It is believed to derive from the Old English word 'prætt', meaning 'trick' or 'cunning', and would have been a nickname for a clever or mischievous person. The name is also possibly a variant of 'Prout', from Middle English 'prute' meaning 'proud'. As a given name, Pratt has been in rare use since the 19th century, often as a transfer of the surname.
Sibling names for Pratt
Names that share Pratt's style, for a brother or sister.
