Boy · #6,450 in 2026

Prodigy

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

Current Rank

#6,450

Peak Rank

#6,344 (2018)

Total Babies

140

5-Yr Trend

+12%

2008

First Year

2026

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#6344

Peak Rank

140

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Prodigy

Prodigy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2008, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 13 Prodigys were born — ranking #6,344 that year. As of 2026, Prodigy ranks #6,450 for baby boys with 13 births, gradually rising (+12%). In total, more than 140 Prodigys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Prodigy

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

Prodigies
Prada
Protege
Protegee
Proddy
Prodan
Prodigue
Proudly
Prodigious
Prodded
Prodding
Prudish

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Prodigy

What does the name Prodigy mean?

Prodigy is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2008. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Prodigy in 2026?

In 2026, Prodigy ranks #6,450 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Prodigy most popular?

Prodigy reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #6,344 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Prodigy a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Prodigy?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Prodigy include Philo, Harrington, Milam. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Prodigy

Prodigy is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 140 births in the dataset. Prodigy's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #6,344. Use the chart and map above to compare Prodigy'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.