Princeton
How to say it: PRIN-stun · /ˈprɪnstən/
English place name meaning 'prince's town'; used as a prestige given name, associated with Princeton University.
Princeton was the 618th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 422 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 41% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #826 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #618 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 422 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,856 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −41% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #826 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing through recent years, Princeton is at its best so far in the 2020s. A small retreat is expected next.
What goes with it
Sharp and crisp with a strong presence rooted in place. Kingston reflects a similar bold energy.
Parents who love Princeton also love
Nicknames
- Prince
- Princey
- Ton
Honouring a Princeton in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Princeton is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Good to know
- Princeton University, Ivy League university in New Jersey.
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