Prescott
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Prescott since 1913 — 1,887 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Prescott
Prescott is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,972 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 1,887 American babies have been named Prescott — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 90 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Prescott stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Prescott year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #3,285 | 42 | #2,972 |
| 2024 | 41 | #3,740 | 26 | #4,162 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,350 | 23 | #4,575 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,413 | 33 | #3,517 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,405 | 30 | #3,718 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,962 | 31 | #3,548 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,600 | 48 | #2,680 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,222 | 34 | #3,353 |
| 2017 | — | — | 51 | #2,522 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,232 | 34 | #3,345 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,499 | 18 | #5,230 |
| 2014 | — | — | 25 | #4,099 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,642 | 21 | #4,576 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,932 |
| 2011 | — | — | 22 | #4,469 |
| 2010 | — | — | 13 | #6,618 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,746 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,673 |
| 2007 | — | — | 23 | #4,334 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #5,016 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #6,132 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,425 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,984 |
| 2002 | — | — | 22 | #3,885 |
| 2001 | — | — | 29 | #3,121 |
| 2000 | — | — | 20 | #4,028 |
| 1995 | — | — | 23 | #3,073 |
| 1990 | — | — | 27 | #2,538 |
| 1985 | — | — | 14 | #3,343 |
| 1980 | — | — | 16 | #2,927 |
| 1975 | — | — | 17 | #2,514 |
| 1970 | — | — | 18 | #2,193 |
| 1965 | — | — | 9 | #2,933 |
| 1960 | — | — | 13 | #2,401 |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,791 |
| 1950 | — | — | 11 | #2,409 |
| 1945 | — | — | 12 | #2,103 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 6 | #3,565 |
| 1930 | — | — | 6 | #3,904 |
| 1925 | — | — | 13 | #2,404 |
| 1920 | — | — | 10 | #2,918 |
| 1915 | — | — | 13 | #2,151 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Prescott
- Prescott Bush Politician · 1895–1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prescott mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Prescott in 2025?
Prescott ranked #2,972 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Prescott?
1,887 babies have been named Prescott in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Prescott most popular?
Prescott peaked in 2025, when 90 newborns received the name.
Is Prescott a boy or girl name?
Prescott is used for both: about 9% of babies named Prescott have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Prescott rising or falling?
Prescott is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Prescott?
Well-known people named Prescott include Prescott Bush (politician).