Boy · #10,599 in 2026

Pride

Pride is a primary emotion characterized by a sense of security with one's identity, performance, and/or accomplishments. It is widely considered the opposite of shame. Depending on the context, pride may be viewed as either a virtue or a vice. Typically, pride arises from praise, independent self-reflection, or a fulfilled feeling of belonging.

Current Rank
#10,599
Peak Rank
#3,521 (1970)
Total Babies
89
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1953
First Year
2020
Last Year
1970
Peak Year
#3521
Peak Rank
89
Total Count
15
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Pride

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Pride is a primary emotion characterized by a sense of security with one's identity, performance, and/or accomplishments. It is widely considered the opposite of shame. Depending on the context, pride may be viewed as either a virtue or a vice. Typically, pride arises from praise, independent self-reflection, or a fulfilled feeling of belonging.

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Etymology
The word proud originated from the late Old English word prud , or prute , likely derived from the Old French word meaning 'brave' or 'valiant' (11th century). This term ultimately comes from the Late Latin prode , meaning 'useful'. The sense of "having a high opinion of oneself", which does not exist in French , may reflect the Anglo-Saxons ' perception of the Norman knights, who referred to themselves as "proud".

The Story of Pride

Pride first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1953, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 8 Prides were born — ranking #3,521 that year. As of 2026, Pride ranks #10,599 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 89 Prides have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Pride

Phonetically similar names — useful when Pride is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Pried
  • Pryde
  • Proud
  • Parade
  • Prayed
  • Prude
  • Prod
  • Prid
  • Preyed
  • Peroid
  • Pred
  • Prud

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pride

What does the name Pride mean?
Pride is a primary emotion characterized by a sense of security with one's identity, performance, and/or accomplishments. It is widely considered the opposite of shame. Depending on the context, pride may be viewed as either a virtue or a vice. Typically, pride arises from praise, independent self-reflection, or a fulfilled feeling of belonging.
How popular is Pride in 2026?
In 2026, Pride ranks #10,599 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Pride most popular?
Pride reached its peak popularity in 1970, ranking #3,521 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Pride a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Pride is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Pride?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Pride include Royd, Regenald, Poul. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Pride

Pride is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1953 and has accumulated 89 births in the dataset. Pride's peak popularity came in 1970 when it ranked #3,521. Use the chart and map above to compare Pride's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.