Providence
Every Providence since 1905 — 724 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Providence
Providence is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,684 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1905, 724 American babies have been named Providence. Its peak came in 1924, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Providence stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Providence year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,684 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,909 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,144 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,984 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,847 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,972 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,302 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,387 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,495 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,299 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,003 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,414 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,471 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,641 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,937 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,301 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,290 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,513 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15,104 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,231 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,740 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,291 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,951 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,285 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,526 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #7,082 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,153 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,431 |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,447 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,700 |
| 1930 | 17 | #2,092 |
| 1925 | 14 | #2,593 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,861 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,944 |
| 1910 | 11 | #1,499 |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,173 |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Providence in 2025?
Providence ranked #11,684 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Providence?
724 babies have been named Providence in the United States since 1905, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Providence most popular?
Providence peaked in 1924, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Providence a boy or girl name?
Providence is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Providence rising or falling?
Providence is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.