Name Legacy

Precious

Recorded 1897–2025 · United States

Precious was most popular in 2001, when 746 American babies were given the name — ranking #746 that year. In 2025 it ranked #5,540, with 51 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 19,540 people named Precious.

Most popular in2001
Rank that year#746
Births that year746
Total since 188019,540

Precious over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Precious’s peak in 2001. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org