Prosper

Prosper - A very unique male name

Prosper appeared on the charts for the first time in 2021 on position #3637. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Prosper and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Prosper? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Prosper. The baby boy name Prosper was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3480 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Prosper peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 3480.

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Prosper is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Prosper is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,234 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,234.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Prosper is where you live.

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Prosper origin and meaning

Latin / English (virtue name)

From Latin prosperus, 'fortunate, successful' — the English word prosper as a name

Prosper is an old name that America mostly skipped: Saint Prosper of Aquitaine was a 5th-century theologian, and the name has lived on in French and, strongly, in West African Christian naming. Its US record starts only in 2021 — and 2025, at seven births, is already its peak year, reflecting African immigrant families and the virtue-name revival meeting. Shakespeare's magician is Prospero, the Italian form, a near relation rather than this spelling.

Attested etymology

Prosper is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Prosper, pop culture references for the name Prosper and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Prosper

We've found the following names that sound similar to Prosper, sorted by popularity.

Percival / Procopio /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Prosper

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Prosper a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Prosper?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

PROS-per · /ˈprɒspər/

Around the world

• Prospero (Italian) — The Italian form, borne by Shakespeare's magician in The Tempest

Famous bearers

• Saint Prosper of Aquitaine — 5th-century theologian and chronicler, a lay defender of Augustine's teaching on grace (c. 390–455) Historical

Style

VirtueClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Prosper is a wish spoken over a child — fortune and flourishing — with saints and centuries behind it.

Worth knowing

• Reads as a plain English word; some will hear it as a surname or a church name only