Masculine dossier · first seen 1884
Prentice
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1939
Peak era
1939
Peak births
60
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Silent Generation
Quick answers about Prentice
How many people are named Prentice?
An estimated 2,241 living Americans are named Prentice.
How rare is Prentice?
Prentice is very rare among babies today, with 6 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 90% from its 1939 peak.
How old is the typical Prentice?
The median age of a living American named Prentice is approximately 48 years, with most bearers falling between 34 and 63 years old.
Is Prentice still popular?
Not especially. Prentice has been declining since its 1939 peak and registered 6 births in 2025.
Where is Prentice most common?
Prentice has its strongest geographic signal in Texas, where it appears 2.9× more often than the national baseline.
1884Peak 19392025
Peak year
1939
Decline from peak
90%
2025
6
All-time
3,929