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Priscilla

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Priscilla was most popular in 1942, when 1,998 American babies were given the name — ranking #260 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,095, with 555 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 123,040 people named Priscilla.

Most popular in1942
Rank that year#260
Births that year1,998
Total since 1880123,040

Priscilla over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Priscilla’s peak in 1942. 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