Princesa
Every Princesa since 1993 — 363 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Princesa
Princesa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,517 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 363 American babies have been named Princesa. Its peak came in 2004, when 89 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 Princesa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Princesa 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 | #14,517 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,912 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,954 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,562 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,167 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,580 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,891 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,401 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,491 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,668 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,854 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,945 |
| 2007 | 16 | #8,013 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,413 |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,674 |
| 2004 | 89 | #2,063 |
| 2003 | 70 | #2,389 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 11 | #9,008 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,441 |
| 1990 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Princesa in 2025?
Princesa ranked #14,517 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 Princesa?
363 babies have been named Princesa in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Princesa most popular?
Princesa peaked in 2004, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Princesa a boy or girl name?
Princesa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Princesa rising or falling?
Princesa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.