Precious
boy namePrecious entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3545 in 1917, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#3545
peak (1917)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3947 |
| 1920s | #4019 |
| 1970s | #4505 |
| 1980s | #5635 |
| 1990s | #6396 |
| 2000s | #10799 |
| 2010s | #11442 |
| 2020s | #10821 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Precious are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Precious alive today was born around 1988, making them about 37 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Precious in 2025?
- Precious is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Precious most popular?
- Precious peaked in 1917, reaching #3545 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Precious with classmates?
- Precious will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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