Proctor Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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✨ Proctor Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 15 peak births in 1927
Geographic Spread
Popular across 1 US states, with strongest presence in Kentucky
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 3 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Proctor"
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 "Proctor"
"Proctor" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2706th of 7545 | 149 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3965th of 6773 | 58 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5059th of 7552 | 32 |
Regional Popularity of "Proctor" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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96.75% 2289th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Proctor" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Proctor"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Proctor" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Proctor" in the United States
The name Proctor is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. 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, Proctor has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Proctor' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2706th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3965th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5059th out of 7552 names. Discover how the name 'Proctor' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.