Priscila
Every Priscila since 1964 — 4,897 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Priscila
Priscila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,211 in 2025 with 84 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 4,897 American babies have been named Priscila. Its peak came in 2002, when 257 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 Priscila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Priscila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84 | #2,211 |
| 2024 | 70 | #2,550 |
| 2023 | 85 | #2,223 |
| 2022 | 81 | #2,313 |
| 2021 | 78 | #2,339 |
| 2020 | 94 | #1,999 |
| 2019 | 95 | #2,029 |
| 2018 | 75 | #2,413 |
| 2017 | 99 | #2,003 |
| 2016 | 85 | #2,261 |
| 2015 | 78 | #2,373 |
| 2014 | 99 | #2,006 |
| 2013 | 110 | #1,844 |
| 2012 | 106 | #1,901 |
| 2011 | 127 | #1,669 |
| 2010 | 152 | #1,487 |
| 2009 | 182 | #1,326 |
| 2008 | 140 | #1,629 |
| 2007 | 172 | #1,395 |
| 2006 | 189 | #1,274 |
| 2005 | 237 | #1,026 |
| 2004 | 184 | #1,215 |
| 2003 | 233 | #996 |
| 2002 | 257 | #881 |
| 2001 | 221 | #973 |
| 2000 | 189 | #1,093 |
| 1995 | 79 | #1,813 |
| 1990 | 57 | #2,249 |
| 1985 | 32 | #2,915 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,682 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,077 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,857 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Priscila in 2025?
Priscila ranked #2,211 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 84 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Priscila?
4,897 babies have been named Priscila in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Priscila most popular?
Priscila peaked in 2002, when 257 newborns received the name.
Is Priscila a boy or girl name?
Priscila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Priscila rising or falling?
Priscila has been roughly stable over the past decade.