Providence, a name of Latin origin, is derived from the word 'providentia', which means forethought or foresight. It signifies divine care and guidance, and was once used to refer to God's watchful oversight of human affairs. In history, the city of Providence in Rhode Island, USA, was named after this concept, reflecting its founders' belief that their settlement was under divine protection.
The name Providence has seen a varied number of births over the years, with peaks and valleys. The highest year on record is 1924 with 29 births, while some years saw as few as 5 births (in multiple years). Recent trends show a slight increase from 2018 onwards, with 10 or more births each year until 2023, where the number of births is reported to be 7. In total, there have been 707 births recorded under the name Providence since 1905.