Boy · #4,795 in 2026

Prophet

In religion, a prophet or prophetess is an individual who is regarded as being in contact with a divine being and is said to be a conduit for that being, serving as an intermediary with humanity by delivering messages or teachings from the supernatural source to other people. The message that the prophet conveys is called a prophecy.

Current Rank
#4,795
Peak Rank
#4,179 (2019)
Total Babies
352
5-Yr Trend
+14%
1918
First Year
2026
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#4179
Peak Rank
352
Total Count
30
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Prophet

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

In religion, a prophet or prophetess is an individual who is regarded as being in contact with a divine being and is said to be a conduit for that being, serving as an intermediary with humanity by delivering messages or teachings from the supernatural source to other people. The message that the prophet conveys is called a prophecy.

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Etymology
The English word prophet is the transliteration of a compound Greek word derived from pro (before/toward) and phesein (to tell); thus, a προφήτης ( prophḗtēs ) is someone who conveys messages from the divine to humans, including occasionally foretelling future events. In a different interpretation, it means advocate or speaker . It is used to translate the Hebrew word נָבִיא ( nāvî ) in the Septuagint and the Arabic word نبي ( nabī ). W.F. Albright points to the Akkadian Nabu for the origin of these Hebrew (נָבִיא ( nāvî ) and the Arabic نبي ( nabī ) words. The Akkadian nabû means "announcer"

The Story of Prophet

The earliest SSA record of Prophet as a baby boy name dates back to 1918, when 5 babies received it. 2019 was its biggest year on record, with 23 newborns named Prophet — #4,336 in the national rankings. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 41% of all recorded Prophets. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #4,795 among baby boy names with 21 births, gradually rising (+14%). In total, more than 352 Prophets have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Prophet

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

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Prophet

What does the name Prophet mean?
In religion, a prophet or prophetess is an individual who is regarded as being in contact with a divine being and is said to be a conduit for that being, serving as an intermediary with humanity by delivering messages or teachings from the supernatural source to other people. The message that the prophet conveys is called a prophecy.
How popular is Prophet in 2026?
In 2026, Prophet ranks #4,795 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.
When was Prophet most popular?
Prophet reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #4,179 that year with 23 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Prophet most popular?
Prophet has historically been most popular in Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Prophet.
Is Prophet a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Prophet is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Prophet?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Prophet include Angeline, Archa, Arco. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Prophet

Prophet is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 352 births in the dataset. Prophet's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #4,179. Use the chart and map above to compare Prophet'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.