Meadow or extensive area of grassland
Derived from the French word for 'meadow', it refers to the vast temperate grasslands of North America. It evokes the pioneer spirit and the natural beauty of the American heartland.
Less common today
Prairie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,236 in 2024.
The protagonist and 'Original Angel' · The OA
A sweet and studious Muppet character · Sesame Street
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
