Printis
An English masculine given name derived from "prince" or "principal".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Printis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Printis today is around 78 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Printis births was 1919 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Printis. 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 Printis is about 78 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Printis' were born before 1958.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Printis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1919
9 babies that year
Average age
78
years old
1937 SSA rank
#3,444
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Printis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Printis from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 22 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Printis 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 Printis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Printis
The given name Printis has its roots in ancient Mesopotamia, originating from the Sumerian language spoken in the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers around 4000 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "prin-tis," which loosely translates to "one who walks with grace and purpose."
In the early days of Sumerian civilization, Printis was a common name among the nobility and affluent classes, often bestowed upon those who demonstrated exceptional poise and dignity. The name's association with grace and purpose made it a desirable choice for parents hoping their child would embody these qualities.
One of the earliest known references to the name Printis can be found in the cuneiform tablets of the ancient city of Uruk, dated around 2800 BCE. These tablets record the names of high-ranking officials and priests, suggesting that Printis was a name held in high regard during that period.
Throughout the centuries, the name Printis has been carried by several notable figures, including Printis of Lagash, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the reign of King Gudea in the 22nd century BCE. His works, preserved on clay tablets, are among the earliest surviving examples of Sumerian literature.
Another individual of historical significance bearing the name Printis was a skilled architect and engineer who oversaw the construction of the legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, in the 6th century BCE.
In the realm of religion, Printis was the name of a revered high priest who served in the temple of the Sumerian god Enki, the deity of wisdom and creation, during the 3rd century BCE. His teachings and writings on spiritual matters were highly influential in his time.
Moving forward in history, a notable figure named Printis emerged in the 5th century CE as a prominent military commander in the Byzantine Empire. He played a crucial role in defending the empire's eastern borders from invading forces and was celebrated for his strategic brilliance on the battlefield.
Another individual of note was Printis the Scribe, a 9th-century CE scholar and calligrapher renowned for his exquisite penmanship and contributions to the preservation of ancient texts. His meticulously transcribed manuscripts are regarded as invaluable sources of knowledge from that era.
People
Printis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Printis 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
Printis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Printis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Printis 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Printis a common name?
We classify Printis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 42 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Printis most popular?
The single biggest year for Printis was 1919, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Printis is about 78 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 Printis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Printis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Printis 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 Printis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Printis 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 Printis 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 have Printis as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Printis, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.