girl's name
Prunelle
proo-NEL (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 572
Prunelle is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2006, when 30 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 39,300 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1975.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Prunelle Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 185 |
| 2010s | 140 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 100 |
How Popular Is Prunelle?
In 2025, Prunelle was given to 15 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Prunelle Is Used
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 Prunelle
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Prunelle Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Prunelle over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Prunelle
- French proo-NEL
Sibling Names for Prunelle
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Prunelle — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Prunelle
How popular is the name Prunelle?
In 2025, Prunelle was given to 15 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Prunelle a girl's or a boy's name?
Prunelle is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Prunelle?
Prunelle has 2 syllables.
When was Prunelle most popular?
Prunelle peaked in 2006, when 30 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Prunelle a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Prunelle currently ranks #2,203 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.