Priscilla Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Priscilla is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Priscilla?
Priscilla is spelled P-R-I-S-C-I-L-L-A. The name has 9 letters.
Priscilla at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Derived from the Latin word “priscus”, meaning “ancient” or “venerable.”
- Origin
- The name Priscilla is associated with Latin origins, derived from a term used in Roman times.
- Pronunciation
- pris-SIL-uh · 3 syllables
Priscilla Popularity in 2025
Rank#544
Recorded Births555
- Girls usage rose 69 places to #544 and recorded 68 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Priscilla Mean?
Derived from the Latin word “priscus”, meaning “ancient” or “venerable.”
Origin: The name Priscilla is associated with Latin origins, derived from a term used in Roman times.
How Do You Pronounce Priscilla?
Pronunciationpris-SIL-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Priscilla?
- History
- Priscilla appears in early Christian texts as a companion of the Apostle Paul, indicating its use in Roman and early Christian contexts.
Priscilla Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 555 | #544 |
| 2024 | Girls | 487 | #613 |
| 2023 | Girls | 452 | #649 |
| 2022 | Girls | 411 | #714 |
| 2021 | Girls | 478 | #620 |
| 2020 | Girls | 523 | #561 |
| 2019 | Girls | 487 | #618 |
| 2018 | Girls | 535 | #577 |
| 2017 | Girls | 592 | #526 |
| 2016 | Girls | 669 | #476 |
| 2015 | Girls | 636 | #501 |
| 2014 | Girls | 652 | #483 |
| 2013 | Girls | 637 | #479 |
| 2012 | Girls | 632 | #488 |
| 2011 | Girls | 612 | #484 |
| 2010 | Girls | 621 | #486 |
| 2009 | Girls | 772 | #412 |
| 2008 | Girls | 777 | #412 |
| 2007 | Girls | 876 | #374 |
| 2006 | Girls | 874 | #373 |
| 2005 | Girls | 909 | #345 |
| 2004 | Girls | 921 | #346 |
| 2003 | Girls | 1,080 | #288 |
| 2002 | Girls | 1,090 | #285 |
When Was Priscilla Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1942 · Girls
1,988 recorded births
National rank #135
1941 · Girls
1,971 recorded births
National rank #132
1940 · Girls
1,970 recorded births
National rank #127
1949 · Girls
1,935 recorded births
National rank #154
Where Priscilla Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #264 | 10 |
| AZ | #306 | 23 |
| AR | #335 | 9 |
| CA | #350 | 93 |
| MO | #350 | 17 |
| UT | #385 | 11 |
| TN | #389 | 20 |
| MN | #422 | 12 |