girl's name
Priscilia
prih-SIL-ee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Births on record 1,204
Priscilia is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1989, when 60 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1961.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Priscilia Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 420 |
| 1990s | 445 |
| 2000s | 230 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Priscilia?
In 2023, Priscilia was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Priscilia Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Priscilia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Priscilia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Priscilia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Priscilia
- English prih-SIL-ee-uh
Sibling Names for Priscilia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Priscilia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Priscilia
How popular is the name Priscilia?
In 2023, Priscilia was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Priscilia a girl's or a boy's name?
Priscilia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Priscilia?
Priscilia has 4 syllables.
When was Priscilia most popular?
Priscilia peaked in 1989, when 60 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.