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Providence

♀ Girl

Pronounced PRAH-vih-dens /ˈprɒv.ɪ.dəns/Medium

Meaning: From the English word providence, 'divine care; guidance; foresight' (Latin providere, 'to foresee') - a virtue name, and also a U.S. city (Providence, Rhode Island). Faith-rooted and stately.Low

In 30 seconds: A stately virtue name: Providence means 'divine care; foresight' (said 'PRAH-vih-dens'). Also a place; faith-rooted.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin
MeaningFrom the English word providence, 'divine care; guidance; foresight' (Latin providere, 'to foresee') - a virtue name, and also a U.S. city (Providence, Rhode Island). Faith-rooted and stately.
U.S. rank (2025)#11684 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 724

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192419052025

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

Providence comes from the word for 'divine care; foresight,' and doubles as a U.S. place name. As a girl's name it reads dignified and virtue-based - rare in the U.S. (said 'PRAH-vih-dens').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, dignified, and faith-rooted.

Did you know? Providence is a virtue name meaning 'divine care; guidance; foresight' (from Latin 'to foresee'), and also the capital of Rhode Island - stately and faith-rooted (said 'PRAH-vih-dens').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Providence — virtue/place name; 'divine care; foresight'

Variations

ProvidenciaProviProvidens

Nicknames

ProviDency

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Providence mean?

Providence means 'divine care; guidance; foresight,' and is also a U.S. place name (Rhode Island).

How do you pronounce Providence?

It's said PRAH-vih-dens /ˈprɒv.ɪ.dəns/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Providence a boy or girl name?

Providence is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Providence?

Providence is a rare name in the U.S.

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