Providence
2 countries#10917 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Providence was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
724 births recorded 1905–2025 · currently #10917 · peaked in 1924 with 29 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
16 births recorded 1901–1915 · peaked in 1913 with 4 births
Most common in: Vendée
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Providence’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #10611 | — |
| 2007 | #13924 | ↓3313 |
| 2008 | #12579 | ↑1345 |
| 2009 | #10679 | ↑1900 |
| 2010 | #9790 | ↑889 |
| 2011 | #11181 | ↓1391 |
| 2012 | #13483 | ↓2302 |
| 2013 | #8135 | ↑5348 |
| 2014 | #8966 | ↓831 |
| 2015 | #9481 | ↓515 |
| 2016 | #8875 | ↑606 |
| 2017 | #14124 | ↓5249 |
| 2018 | #9806 | ↑4318 |
| 2019 | #9736 | ↑70 |
| 2020 | #15088 | ↓5352 |
| 2021 | #13464 | ↑1624 |
| 2022 | #11231 | ↑2233 |
| 2023 | #12197 | ↓966 |
| 2024 | #10271 | ↑1926 |
| 2025 | #10917 | ↓646 |
Frequently asked questions about Providence
Is Providence a popular name?
Yes — Providence currently ranks #10917 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Providence more common for boys or girls?
Providence is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Providence most popular?
Providence peaked in 1924 in United States, with 29 recorded births that year.
Is Providence rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Providence’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1931 in 1905 to #10917 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Providence?
At least 740 babies have been recorded with the name Providence across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Providence popular in more than one country?
Yes — Providence appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Providence?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Providence include Prosper, Queenie.
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