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Prosper

♀ Girl

Pronounced PROS-per /ˈprɒs.pər/High

Meaning: From the Latin Prosperus, 'fortunate; successful; prosperous; favourable'; a word/virtue-name; used for both sexes; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Fortunate; successful; prosperous: Prosper is Latin. Bold, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom the Latin Prosperus, 'fortunate; successful; prosperous; favourable'; a word/virtue-name; used for both sexes; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8809 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 68

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420172024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Prosper comes from the Latin Prosperus, 'fortunate; successful; prosperous; favourable'; a word/virtue-name (we note the word-name). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'PROS-per').

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian and French families. Rare, prosperous at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Prosper means 'fortunate; successful; prosperous' in Latin — a bold word/virtue-name, used for both sexes (we note the word-name; said 'PROS-per').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Prosper — virtue/word-name; unisex

Variations

ProspereProsperity

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Prosper mean?

Prosper is Latin for 'fortunate; successful; prosperous'; a word-name, used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Prosper?

It's said PROS-per /ˈprɒs.pər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Prosper a boy or girl name?

Prosper is used for both sexes (more often boys'); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Prosper?

Prosper is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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