girl's name
Prudy
PROO-dee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 215
Prudy is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1964 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1947, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Prudy Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 41 |
| 1930s | 34 |
| 1940s | 77 |
| 1950s | 41 |
| 1960s | 10 |
How Popular Is Prudy?
In 1964, Prudy was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
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 Prudy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Prudy Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Prudy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Prudy
- English PROO-dee
Sibling Names for Prudy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Prudy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Prudy
How popular is the name Prudy?
In 1964, Prudy was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Prudy a girl's or a boy's name?
Prudy is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Prudy?
Prudy has 2 syllables.
When was Prudy most popular?
Prudy peaked in 1947, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.