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Prudence

female

Meaning

"Practical Wisdom"

English virtue name from Latin prudentia, historically used in Christian moral tradition and revived in various periods.

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Popularity History of Prudence

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2588Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2588

Prudence was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-260

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Prudence Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Prudence

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin, English
Syllables2
Length8 letters

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