Promyse
A name of French origin meaning "a promise or vow."
Name Census estimates that about 579 living Americans carry the first name Promyse. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Promyse today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Promyse births was 2021 (58 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Promyse. 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.
People living today
579
~ 1 in 591,976 Americans
Peak year
2021
58 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,087
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Promyse: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Promyse from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 256 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Promyse 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 Promyse during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Promyses live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Florida, Georgia, Texas recorded the most babies named Promyse, while Tennessee, North Carolina, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Promyse
The given name Promyse is a relatively modern and uncommon one, with its origins rooted in the English language. The name is derived from the English word "promise," which is believed to have originated from the Latin word "promittere," meaning "to send forth" or "to put forward."
The earliest recorded use of the name Promyse can be traced back to the late 19th century, when it began to be used as a unique and symbolic name. The name's meaning suggests a sense of hope, commitment, and a pledge for a bright future, which may have been the intent behind its creation and usage.
While Promyse is not a common name found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, there are a few notable individuals throughout history who have borne this name. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Promyse was Promyse Vaughan, a British author and poet who lived in the late 19th century and published several works of literature.
Another notable bearer of the name was Promyse Jackson, an American civil rights activist and community organizer who worked tirelessly for racial equality and social justice in the mid-20th century. She was born in 1901 and dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of marginalized communities.
In the world of sports, Promyse Williams was a renowned American basketball player who played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) during the early 2000s. She was born in 1979 and had a successful career as a point guard, known for her exceptional ball-handling skills and court vision.
Promyse Kensington was an influential British artist and sculptor who lived in the early 20th century. Her works, which often depicted themes of hope and resilience, were widely acclaimed and exhibited in various galleries across Europe.
Lastly, Promyse Martínez was a renowned Mexican author and poet who made significant contributions to Latin American literature in the late 20th century. Born in 1948, her works explored themes of identity, culture, and the human experience, earning her numerous literary awards and recognition.
While not a widely popular name, Promyse has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and fields, each leaving their mark on history with their unique contributions and embodiment of the name's symbolic meaning.
People
Promyse + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Promyse 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
Promyse: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Promyse?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 579 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Promyse 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 591,976 US residents.
Is Promyse a common name?
We classify Promyse as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 584 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Promyse most popular?
The single biggest year for Promyse was 2021, when 58 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Promyse is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Promyse a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Promyse in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.