Laprince
A French name meaning "the prince" or "noble one".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Laprince. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Laprince today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Laprince births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Laprince. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Laprince. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,506
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Laprince: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Laprince by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Laprince during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Laprince
The given name Laprince originates from the French language and can be traced back to the 17th century. It is a combination of the French words "la" meaning "the" and "prince" meaning "prince." The name essentially translates to "the prince" in English.
In its early days, the name Laprince was primarily used by French aristocratic families as a way to express their noble lineage and connection to royalty. The name carried a sense of prestige and authority, reflecting the family's elevated social status and aspirations for their children to achieve greatness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laprince can be found in the writings of the famous French philosopher and mathematician, René Descartes (1596-1650). In his correspondence, Descartes mentions a acquaintance named Laprince, who was a nobleman and a patron of the arts.
During the French Revolution (1789-1799), the name Laprince fell out of favor among the aristocracy due to the widespread rejection of monarchy and noble titles. However, it continued to be used by some families as a way to preserve their cultural heritage and connection to the past.
Notable individuals who bore the name Laprince throughout history include:
1. Pierre Laprince (1720-1790), a French painter and engraver known for his works depicting scenes from Greek mythology.
2. Louis Laprince (1775-1846), a French military officer and engineer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte.
3. Gustave Laprince (1810-1892), a French politician and writer who served as a member of the National Assembly during the French Third Republic.
4. Léon Laprince (1855-1924), a French sculptor known for his works depicting allegorical figures and mythological themes.
5. Eugène Laprince (1875-1939), a French actor and director who appeared in several silent films during the early 20th century.
While the name Laprince has its roots in French aristocracy, it has since been adopted by families from various backgrounds who appreciate its unique and distinguished sound. The name continues to carry a sense of nobility and refinement, serving as a reminder of its rich historical heritage.
People
Laprince + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
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FAQ
Laprince: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Laprince?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Laprince going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Laprince a common name?
We classify Laprince as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Laprince most popular?
The single biggest year for Laprince was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Laprince is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Laprince in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Laprince a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Laprince in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Laprince still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Laprince in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Laprince can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Laprince?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.