Princeton

Meaning of Princeton

From Princeton, New Jersey; "Prince's Town"

Princeton has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Princeton

Princeton has cooled off, slipping to #653 in 2025, down from a peak of #402 in 2017.

Notable people named Princeton

• Princeton Fantroy
  R&B singer, Mindless Behavior
• Princeton Lyman
  U.S. diplomat, ambassador
• Princeton Powell
  American football player
• Princeton Thornton
  American football player
• Princeton James
  American actor

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Questions about the name Princeton

What does the name Princeton mean?

Princeton means from princeton, new jersey; "prince's town", and it comes from English origins.

Is Princeton a boy's or a girl's name?

Princeton is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Princeton?

In 2025, Princeton ranked #653 for boys, down from #614 the year before.

When was Princeton most popular?

Princeton peaked at #402 in 2017.