Total births
392
Boys' name · since 1985
Princeston
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 392 babies named Princeston, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5759
- among boys today
- 392
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Princeston currently ranks #5759 among boys' names in America, with 392 babies recorded since 1985.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Princeston has been recorded 392 times among boys since 1985, currently ranked #5759 nationally and more common than 60% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2025.
- #5759 among boys today
- 392 born since 1985
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Princeston is currently the #5759 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 392 born since 1985, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5759
- among boys today
- 392
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Princeston vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5759
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Princeston was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
38 babies were named Princeston in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Princeston compares
392 Top 49% higher than 51% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Princeston's all-time total is 7% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Princeston | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 392 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Princeston's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Princeston splits its recorded history at 2013: 74% of all births land in the more recent half, 26% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1991 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2016 peak of 38 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Princeston at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#5,759
Active since
1985
Princeston popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Princeston by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Princeston's strongest decade.
226 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Princeston births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 24
1980s
24 births
- 1990s 29
1990s
29 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
- 2010s
2010s
226 births
- 2020s
2020s
102 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 226 births (58% of all-time use).
Princeston by state
Where Princeston concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 19 | 4.8% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.3% |
Texas share of Princeston's total US births 4.8%
Even split
19 of 392 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Princeston? ▼
Princeston has been given to 392 babies in the U.S. since 1985, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5759 as of the latest data. 38 babies were born in 2016, its single highest year.
When was Princeston most popular? ▼
Princeston was most popular in the 2010s decade with 226 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Princeston most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Princeston are Texas (19 births), South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Princeston been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Princeston since 1985 -- 41 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Princeston? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Prince, Princeton, Price, Primo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Princeston's data
- Princeston's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (226 total births) through the 2020s (102) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Princestons (19 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Princeston
Nearby Names Like Princeston
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Princeston
Prince Boy
#401 23,601 births
Princeton Boy
#614 10,256 births
Price Boy
#2718 3,926 births
Primo Boy
#12412 874 births
Primitivo Boy
742 births
Compare Princeston side by side: Princeston vs Prince Princeston vs Princeton Princeston vs Price
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Princeston: #5759 Boys' Name - 392 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/princeston. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Princeston draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.