Princeston
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,059 in 2016
10 babies were named Princeston in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,109 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1985–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Princeston you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Princeston, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Princeston would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPrinceston first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #3,059.
- TrendPrinceston has slipped 4,109 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Princeston
Princeston is a boy name of English origin. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Princeston for boys from 1985 to 2025, in 26 of those 41 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #3,059 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.5 | 400,000 boys |
| 1990s | 1.4 | 689,655 boys |
| 2000s | 0.5 | 1,851,852 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 82,988 boys |
| 2020s | 9.9 | 101,351 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 Princeston
What is the origin of the name Princeston?
Princeston has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Princeston a boy or girl name?
Princeston is a boy name.
How popular is the name Princeston?
Princeston ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#3,059).