Princeton is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #653 in 2025 with 422 recorded births. This places Princeton in the top 5% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 793 births ranking #402. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,382.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 4,048 boys born was named Princeton. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.