Declining since 2020, #2,833 for boys today.
Popularity of Prynce since 2006
Babies named Prynce per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 342 |
| 2020s | 298 |
Meaning & origin
Prynce exemplifies a 21st-century naming trend: transforming a familiar word into a distinctive personal name through respelling. First recorded in 2006, its popularity rose quickly, peaking in 2021, when it reached its highest rank. Since then, its usage has been declining, consistent with the trajectory of many novelty respellings. The name is most strongly associated with Michigan, followed by Florida and Texas, suggesting a pattern of adoption in diverse, trend-sensitive regions. While the standard spelling 'Prince' still far outnumbers it, Prynce offers a more phonetic and individualistic take on the same royal title. Its trajectory since 2020 shows a downward swing, but it remains a recognizable choice within the modern respelling category.
Prynce is a respelling of the English word prince, adopting a phonetic spelling that reflects its pronunciation. The word itself comes from Latin princeps, meaning 'first citizen.' As a given name, Prynce emerged in the 2000s as part of a trend of using titles and honorifics as first names, often with creative spellings. It is most commonly used for boys.
Where Prynce is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pry, Prince
Variants: Prince
Sibling names for Prynce
Names that share Prynce's style, for a brother or sister.
