Prodigy

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameLatinRising fast Also a pet name
#6705 94in 2024

Meaning & Origin

An extraordinary occurrence or creature; an anomaly, especially a monster; a freak. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

Prodigy is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, from the Latin prodigium, meaning 'omen' or 'portent,' and by extension an extraordinary person of remarkable talent or ability. Hip-hop artist Prodigy of Mobb Deep made this name synonymous with lyrical genius and street-level authenticity.

Prodigy is an aspiration name of the boldest kind — it names a child as someone extraordinary before they've taken their first step. Bold, singular, and impossible to overlook.

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Popularity Over Time

Prodigy has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.

03710132024

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Prodigy
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s61
2010s47
2000s6

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(11 years, 20082024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Prodigy
YearBirthsRank
202413#6705
202313#6799
202212#7140
202111#7452
202012#6931
201913#6686
201813#6613
20178#9476
20157#10353
20126#11907
20086#12198

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Prodigy has two lives

Prodigy, the baby name
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Prodigy, the pet name
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8 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (20082024) · Methodology