Prentis Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Prentis is a name of Latin origin meaning learner or apprentice. It evolved through Old French and Middle English forms before becoming established in English-speaking cultures. The name conveys traits of learning and skill acquisition. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Prentis is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Prentis has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Prentis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2027th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1790th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2048th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2728th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4966th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12556th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18598th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Prentis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Prentis"
Pronunciation
/ˈprɛntɪs/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Prentis is derived from the Latin word 'præceptus', meaning 'learner' or 'apprentice'. It evolved through the Old French 'prentiz', which carried the same meaning and referred to a young person learning a trade.
Meaning
learner, apprentice
Language Evolution
Latin: præceptus, Old French: prentiz, Middle English: prentis
Historical Usage
The name Prentis gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in England, as apprenticeship became a common practice for learning trades.
Variants & Derivatives
Prentice, Prentis, Prentiss
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Prentis is considered somewhat old-fashioned but is often viewed positively, associated with tradition and craftsmanship.
Famous People
Prentis Hancock, an English actor, Prentis C. H. Henson, an American mathematician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Prentis"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Prentis"
"Prentis" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2027th of 7545 | 249 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1790th of 6773 | 297 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2048th of 7552 | 292 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2728th of 10718 | 212 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4966th of 16616 | 146 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12556th of 24088 | 51 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 18598th of 23106 | 13 |
Regional Popularity of "Prentis" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
63.27% 1497th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
57.29% 1348th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Prentis" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Prentis"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Prentis" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.