Prescilla
girl namePrescilla entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #2021 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#2021
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4251 |
| 1920s | #4194 |
| 1930s | #3066 |
| 1940s | #2556 |
| 1950s | #3434 |
| 1960s | #4293 |
| 1970s | #5815 |
| 1980s | #4613 |
| 1990s | #5212 |
| 2000s | #10221 |
| 2010s | #13398 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Prescilla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Prescilla alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Prescilla in 2025?
- Prescilla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Prescilla most popular?
- Prescilla peaked in 1938, reaching #2021 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Prescilla with classmates?
- Prescilla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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