Prescott
Meaningpriest's cottage · English
- US rank
- #2,941
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,625 in 1962
42 babies were named Prescott in the US in 2025. It has climbed 556 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Prescott you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 40,650 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Prescott, 42 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Prescott would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPrescott first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1962, when it reached #1,625.
- Then vs nowPrescott is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 98,039 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 40,650.
- TrendPrescott has climbed 556 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,941. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlPrescott is given to both boys and girls: 53% of the 90 babies named Prescott in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Prescott means “priest's cottage”.
About the name Prescott
Prescott is a boy name of English origin meaning “priest's cottage”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-ott”. US birth records list Prescott for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 110 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1962, when it ranked #1,625 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,941, with 42 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 | 80,831 boys |
| 1920s | 8.3 | 120,048 boys |
| 1930s | 6.0 | 166,945 boys |
| 1940s | 5.9 | 169,492 boys |
| 1950s | 5.1 | 196,078 boys |
| 1960s | 7.0 | 142,653 boys |
| 1970s | 7.7 | 129,702 boys |
| 1980s | 9.2 | 108,460 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 88,417 boys |
| 2000s | 9.3 | 107,527 boys |
| 2010s | 15 | 67,024 boys |
| 2020s | 18 | 56,022 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Prescott
What does the name Prescott mean?
Prescott means “priest's cottage” in English.
What is the origin of the name Prescott?
Prescott has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Prescott a boy or girl name?
Prescott is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Prescott?
Prescott ranked #2,941 for US boys in 2025, given to 42 babies. Its best year was 1962 (#1,625).