girl's name
Prissy
PRISS-ee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 28
Prissy is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1968 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1959, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1954.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Prissy Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 16 |
How Popular Is Prissy?
In 1968, Prissy was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Prissy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Prissy Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Prissy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Prissy
- English PRISS-ee
Sibling Names for Prissy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Prissy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Prissy
How popular is the name Prissy?
In 1968, Prissy was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Prissy a girl's or a boy's name?
Prissy is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Prissy?
Prissy has 2 syllables.
When was Prissy most popular?
Prissy peaked in 1959, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.