Prairie
Meaningmeadow, grassland · English
- US rank
- #4,265
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,366 in 1977
33 babies were named Prairie in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,402 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1973–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Prairie you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Prairie, 33 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Prairie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPrairie first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1977, when it reached #3,366.
- Then vs nowPrairie is 5.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 256,410 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 48,780.
- TrendPrairie has climbed 1,402 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,265. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Prairie means “meadow, grassland”.
About the name Prairie
Prairie is a girl name of American origin meaning “meadow, grassland”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-rie”. US birth records list Prairie for girls from 1973 to 2025, in 40 of those 53 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #3,366 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,265, with 33 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.6 | 179,949 girls |
| 1980s | 2.6 | 384,615 girls |
| 1990s | 1.8 | 552,486 girls |
| 2000s | 3.9 | 253,807 girls |
| 2010s | 7.0 | 142,045 girls |
| 2020s | 18 | 56,926 girls |
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Prairie
What does the name Prairie mean?
Prairie means “meadow, grassland” in English.
What is the origin of the name Prairie?
Prairie has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Prairie a boy or girl name?
Prairie is a girl name.
How popular is the name Prairie?
Prairie ranked #4,265 for US girls in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 1977 (#3,366).