Printes
A name of unknown origin, potentially derived from the French word "prince".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Printes. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Printes today is around 139 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Printes births was 1917 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Printes. 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
- • The typical person named Printes is about 139 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Printes' were born before 1897.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Printes. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1917
7 babies that year
Average age
139
years old
1934 SSA rank
#4,096
Tracked since 1910
Popularity
Printes: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Printes from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 18 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Printes 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 Printes during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Printes' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Printes
The given name Printes is an ancient one with roots that can be traced back to the Indo-European language family. It is believed to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European root *prent-, which means "to burn" or "to set on fire." This root eventually gave rise to the Latin word "prensus," meaning "grasped" or "seized."
In its earliest forms, the name Printes was likely used to refer to individuals who worked with fire or had a connection to fire-related professions, such as blacksmiths or glassmakers. As the name evolved over time, it took on various spellings and forms across different cultures and regions.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Printes can be found in ancient Greek texts, where it appears as "Πρίντης" (Printēs). This version of the name is thought to have been derived from the Greek word "πρίνος" (prinos), which means "oak tree." It is possible that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived or worked in oak forests.
In the medieval period, the name Printes gained popularity in certain regions of Europe, particularly in areas with strong Germanic influences. During this time, it was often written as "Printzes" or "Printzius." One notable figure from this era was Printzes von Hagen, a German knight who fought in the Crusades in the 12th century.
As the name spread across different cultures, it underwent various transformations and adaptations. In the 16th century, a French variant, "Printesse," emerged, which was likely influenced by the French word "printe" (meaning "to print" or "to imprint").
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Printes. One of the most famous was Printes Maximilian, a renowned Austrian composer who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries (1660-1726). Another notable figure was Printes Hildegard, a German abbess and polymath who made significant contributions to various fields, including music, medicine, and theology (1098-1179).
In the 19th century, Printes Aleksander was a prominent Russian explorer and geographer who led several expeditions to Central Asia and the Arctic regions (1810-1878). Printes Mariana, an Italian painter and sculptor, gained recognition for her works during the Renaissance period (1512-1589).
Lastly, Printes Emiliano, a Mexican poet and activist, played a significant role in the country's literary and political movements of the early 20th century (1888-1964).
People
Printes + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Printes as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Printes: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Printes?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Printes 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Printes a common name?
We classify Printes as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 29 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Printes most popular?
The single biggest year for Printes was 1917, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Printes is about 139 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 Printes in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Printes a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Printes 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 Printes still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Printes 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 Printes 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 Printes?
Find out how many people share the name Printes on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.