Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Prudence
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1943
Peak births
140
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Silent Generation
Quick answers about Prudence
How many people are named Prudence?
An estimated 3,141 living Americans are named Prudence.
How rare is Prudence?
Prudence is uncommon among babies today, with 89 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 36.4% from its 1943 peak.
How old is the typical Prudence?
The median age of a living American named Prudence is approximately 35 years, with most bearers falling between 10 and 63 years old.
Is Prudence still popular?
Yes. Prudence is holding steady, with 89 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Prudence most common?
Prudence has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 2.5× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19432025
Peak year
1943
Decline from peak
36.4%
2025
89
All-time
6,256