Prince
Boy name · 21 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Prince: 21 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2012.
Prince springs from the Latin *princeps*, meaning "first citizen" or "chief," and evolved into the English royal title. Its most famous bearer is the American musician Prince Rogers Nelson, the iconic singer-songwriter of *Purple Rain* fame. The name also connects to the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, consort to Queen Elizabeth II. As a given name, it is notably rare in Scotland—so rare that between 1974 and 2025 it has been registered only a handful of times, often reflecting a parent's admiration for the artist or a nod to regal aspirations. Its use as a first name remains more common in African American communities and the American South than in the UK.
Boy 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20124 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #6194 babies
- Total births
- 21since 2012
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 15%vs prior 5y