Priscilla
boy namePriscilla entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #2207 in 1941, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
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rank today
#2207
peak (1941)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4016 |
| 1930s | #3415 |
| 1940s | #2795 |
| 1950s | #3717 |
| 1960s | #3196 |
| 1970s | #4240 |
| 1980s | #4767 |
| 1990s | #7153 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Priscilla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Priscilla alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Priscilla in 2025?
- Priscilla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Priscilla most popular?
- Priscilla peaked in 1941, reaching #2207 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Priscilla with classmates?
- Priscilla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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