The nameProsper
Prosper is a Latin name of good fortune, with a 19th century literary feel.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Prosper comes from the Latin prosperus, "fortunate, successful".
Origin
Latin.
History
In the United States Prosper reached 976th place in 1881.
Did you know?
- Prosper Mérimée, author of Carmen, was France's inspector general of historic monuments and saved many buildings, such as Vézelay Abbey.
Famous people named Prosper
- Prosper Mérimée, writer
Popularity of the name Prosper
Prosper in the United States
Prosper was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 244 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Prosper. Its rise began around 1914, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Prosper in the United States were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 49 births a year on average, against 27 in the five years before.
Prosper in France
Prosper was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 2,085 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Prosper. Half of all babies named Prosper in France were born before 1918, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Sibling names for Prosper
Names from the same generation as Prosper, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prosper mean?
Prosper comes from the Latin prosperus, "fortunate, successful".
What is the origin of the name Prosper?
Latin.
Is Prosper a girl's or a boy's name?
Prosper is a boy's name. In the United States, 10% of the babies named Prosper are girls.
How popular is the name Prosper?
In 2024, Prosper was the 2677th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 49 births.
What are good sibling names for Prosper?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Laia, Florence, Flora and Odette for a sister, Younes, Yunus, Yanis and Alfie for a brother.
Who are famous people named Prosper?
Prosper Mérimée, writer.