How Many People Are Named Precious?
Complete statistics for the name Precious: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
A very rare name, Precious has been given to just 18,510 people in the U.S., making it a 1 in 17,829 occurrence. It peaked in 2001 with 746 births and is now declining. Most Preciouses are young, with nearly half under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 7 is often associated with spiritual awakening and enlightenment. In numerology, the life path number 7 is believed to represent deep intuition and a quest for knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 19,489 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Precious Through the Generations
Precious is a name that straddles the line between classic and modern, with its origins in the English language and a meaning that translates to 'of great value.' Despite being given to only 19,489 people in total, there are currently 18,510 living individuals named Precious, indicating a significant gap between past popularity and current usage. The peak year of 2001 saw 746 births, which is notably higher than the average of 19,489 births over the entire period. However, the trend is declining, suggesting a shift away from the name. The age distribution shows a youthful skew, with 48% of Preciouses under 30, making it a genuinely modern name despite its classic roots.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Precious
Precious is a predominantly feminine given name derived from the English word meaning "of great worth." It is also in occasional use for males.…
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📄 About the Name Precious
How Many People Have the Name Precious?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 171 people in the United States currently share the name Precious. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,938,300 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Precious a Common or Rare Name?
Precious is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Precious Mean?
Precious means "Of great value" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Precious in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Precious Most Popular?
The name Precious reached peak popularity in 2001, with 746 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Precious?
Approximately 171 people named Precious live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 171. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,938,300 Americans.
Is Precious a rare name?
Precious is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,938,300 Americans has this name.
What does the name Precious mean?
Precious means "Of great value" and comes from English origins.
Is Precious more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Precious are male and 99% are female.
When was Precious most popular?
Precious peaked in 2001 with 746 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.