Prisila
Every Prisila since 1978 — 787 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Prisila
Prisila is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1978, 787 American babies have been named Prisila. Its peak came in 2002, when 62 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 Prisila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Prisila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,967 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,563 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,842 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,796 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,966 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,669 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,465 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,544 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,927 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,080 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,334 |
| 2007 | 51 | #3,319 |
| 2006 | 46 | #3,491 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2,996 |
| 2004 | 40 | #3,678 |
| 2003 | 41 | #3,510 |
| 2002 | 62 | #2,545 |
| 2001 | 56 | #2,688 |
| 2000 | 34 | #3,790 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,622 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,025 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Prisila in 2025?
Prisila did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Prisila?
787 babies have been named Prisila in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Prisila most popular?
Prisila peaked in 2002, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Prisila a boy or girl name?
Prisila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Prisila rising or falling?
Prisila is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.