Prentice
Pronunciation: [ pr-EHNT-ihs ]
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Prentice first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,387 babies have been named Prentice in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Prentice is past its peak , currently ranked #19,797 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,797
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Prentice
Prentice is a boy name .
Is Prentice a boy or girl name? Prentice is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,797 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,833. Prentice is more commonly used as a boy name.
Prentice is currently ranked #19,797 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Prentice include Pre, Pren, Preny, Prenie, Prent, Prenty, Prentie, Ice, Icey, Pry, Prie, and Prekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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