Pricila
Every Pricila since 1980 — 1,130 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pricila
Pricila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,516 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 1,130 American babies have been named Pricila. Its peak came in 2002, when 82 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Pricila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pricila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,516 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,896 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,842 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,561 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,023 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,902 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,413 |
| 2013 | 18 | #6,954 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,080 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,220 |
| 2010 | 38 | #4,013 |
| 2009 | 52 | #3,239 |
| 2008 | 56 | #3,079 |
| 2007 | 56 | #3,120 |
| 2006 | 62 | #2,843 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,898 |
| 2004 | 71 | #2,419 |
| 2003 | 79 | #2,199 |
| 2002 | 82 | #2,094 |
| 2001 | 78 | #2,122 |
| 2000 | 66 | #2,365 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,530 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,762 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,391 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,641 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pricila in 2025?
Pricila ranked #14,516 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pricila?
1,130 babies have been named Pricila in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pricila most popular?
Pricila peaked in 2002, when 82 newborns received the name.
Is Pricila a boy or girl name?
Pricila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pricila rising or falling?
Pricila is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.