Priscilla
Female name · ↓ Falling
48,825
Total Births
1940
Peak Year
#656
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Priscilla
Priscilla is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1940s with significant usage. Approximately 48,825 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 637 births |
| 1890s | 661 births |
| 1900s | 924 births |
| 1910s | 1,714 births |
| 1920s | 3,398 births |
| 1930s | 3,635 births |
| 1940s | 7,341 births |
| 1950s | 5,742 births |
| 1960s | 4,057 births |
| 1970s | 3,587 births |
| 1980s | 6,189 births |
| 1990s | 5,601 births |
| 2000s | 3,530 births |
| 2010s | 1,368 births |
| 2020s | 441 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Priscilla?
Priscilla has been given to 48,825 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1940 with 825 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #656.
Is Priscilla a boy or girl name?
Priscilla is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Priscilla most popular?
Priscilla was most popular in 1940, when 825 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Priscilla?
Priscilla first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).