Precious
Female name · ↓ Falling
6,060
Total Births
1998
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1978
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Precious
Precious is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1990s with significant usage. Approximately 6,060 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1970s | 126 births |
| 1980s | 1,373 births |
| 1990s | 2,438 births |
| 2000s | 2,037 births |
| 2010s | 86 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Precious?
Precious has been given to 6,060 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1998 with 287 births that year.
Is Precious a boy or girl name?
Precious is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Precious most popular?
Precious was most popular in 1998, when 287 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Precious?
Precious first appeared in US records in 1978.