Princeton
A boys’ name of Old English origin, meaning prince's town; place name.
Babies a year
781
the US, 2017
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
#653
down from #614
UK popularity
#4275
4 babies
How Princeton has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #431 |
| 2016 | #413 |
| 2017 | #402 |
| 2018 | #407 |
| 2019 | #405 |
| 2020 | #414 |
| 2021 | #477 |
| 2022 | #497 |
| 2023 | #548 |
| 2024 | #614 |
| 2025 | #653 |
In 2025, 4 babies in England and Wales were named Princeton. In the US, 781 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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