10,365births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
2018Peak · United States
#652United States 2025
Princeton is a boy name family recorded 10,365 times in 4 countries since 1950. It ranks highest today in the United States (#652 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2018, at 22.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Princeton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton | English | 10,256 | 🇺🇸 United States | #652 | 2018 | ▼ 34 % |
| Princeton | English | 74 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1517 | 2016 | new |
| Princeton | English | 30 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2022 | – |
| Princeton | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2017 | – |
Questions about Princeton
How popular is the name Princeton?
In 2025 it ranked #652 in the United States. Official registers record 10,365 births across 4 countries.
When was Princeton most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2018, at 22.8 births per 100,000.
Is Princeton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Princeton is a boy name.