boy's name
Prather
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 65
Prather is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1959 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Peaked in 1921, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Prather over time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1950s | 12 |
How popular is Prather?
In 1959, Prather was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Prather
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Sibling names for Prather
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Prather — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Prather
How popular is the name Prather?
In 1959, Prather was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Prather a girl's or a boy's name?
Prather is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Prather?
Prather has 2 syllables.
When was Prather most popular?
Prather peaked in 1921, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.