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Prosperity

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Pronounced pros-PAIR-ih-tee /prɑsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti/Medium

Meaning: From the English word prosperity — 'thriving; flourishing; good fortune; success' (from the Latin prosperitas); a virtue/word-name; we note the virtueLow

In 30 seconds: Thriving; flourishing; good fortune: Prosperity is a virtue-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'pros-PAIR-ih-tee'). We note the virtue.
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Origin LowLatin, English
MeaningFrom the English word prosperity — 'thriving; flourishing; good fortune; success' (from the Latin prosperitas); a virtue/word-name; we note the virtue
U.S. rank (2024)#10058 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 131

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519992024

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

Prosperity comes from the English word prosperity — 'thriving; flourishing; good fortune; success' (from the Latin prosperitas); a virtue/word-name (we note the virtue). A lyrical, modern name (said 'pros-PAIR-ih-tee').

In the U.S. it appears very recently as a virtue-name. Rare, thriving-and-flourishing at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Prosperity is a virtue-name — 'thriving; flourishing; good fortune' (from the Latin prosperitas) — a lyrical, optimistic name (we note the virtue; said 'pros-PAIR-ih-tee').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Prosperity — virtue-name; Latin

Variations

Prosperitee

Nicknames

Pros

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Prosperity mean?

Prosperity is a virtue-name — 'thriving; flourishing; good fortune' (from the Latin prosperitas). We note the virtue.

How do you pronounce Prosperity?

It's said pros-PAIR-ih-tee /prɑsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Prosperity a boy or girl name?

Prosperity is a girl's name here (it is also used for boys).

How popular is Prosperity?

Prosperity is a very rare name in the U.S.

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