boy's name
Prudent
proo-DAHN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 670
Prudent is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1972 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1908, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Prudent Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 230 |
| 1910s | 150 |
| 1920s | 120 |
| 1930s | 115 |
| 1940s | 30 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 10 |
How Popular Is Prudent?
In 1972, Prudent was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Prudent
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Prudent Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Prudent over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Prudent
- French proo-DAHN
Sibling Names for Prudent
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Prudent — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Prudent
Is Prudent a girl's or a boy's name?
Prudent is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Prudent?
Prudent has 2 syllables.
When was Prudent most popular?
Prudent peaked in 1908, when 40 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.