Boy · #6,449 in 2026

Princeston

Name: Popularity of the name Princeston in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Princeston, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,449

Peak Rank

#3,057 (2016)

Total Babies

408

5-Yr Trend

-39%

1985

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#3057

Peak Rank

408

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Princeston

Princeston first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 10 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2016: 38 births, good for #3,057 nationwide. About 55% of every Princeston on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Princeston ranks #6,449 for baby boys with 13 births, falling sharply (-39%). All told, over 408 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1980s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Princeston

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

Princeton
Princedom
Preston
Pristine
Springston
Brimstone
Brownstone
Brinson
Brinton
Briston
Bronstein
Braunstein

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Princeston

What does the name Princeston mean?

Princeston is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Princeston in 2026?

In 2026, Princeston ranks #6,449 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Princeston most popular?

Princeston reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #3,057 that year with 38 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Princeston most popular?

Princeston has historically been most popular in South Carolina, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Princeston.

Is Princeston a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Princeston is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Princeston?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Princeston include Kerim, Ellijah, Kaynen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Princeston

Princeston is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 408 births in the dataset. Princeston's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #3,057. Use the chart and map above to compare Princeston'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.