How Many People Are Named Pricilla?
Complete statistics for the name Pricilla: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Pricilla, a very rare female name, is held by just 3,913 people in the US, making up 1 in 84,336 Americans. At its peak in 1990 with 125 births, it's now declining but remains a name between classic and modern styles.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 4,453 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Pricilla Through the Generations
Pricilla has seen its popularity fluctuate over the decades, reaching its zenith in 1990 with 125 births. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 3,913 individuals bearing the name across the country. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 28% under 30, 47% aged 30-60, and 25% over 60, indicating a diverse group of people named Pricilla.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Pricilla's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Pricilla
How Many People Have the Name Pricilla?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,913 people in the United States currently share the name Pricilla. That works out to roughly 1 in every 84,336 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Pricilla a Common or Rare Name?
Pricilla 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 Pricilla Mean?
Pricilla means "creative variant of Priscilla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Pricilla in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Pricilla Most Popular?
The name Pricilla reached peak popularity in 1990, with 125 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 Pricilla?
Approximately 3,913 people named Pricilla live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,453. That works out to roughly 1 in 84,336 Americans.
Is Pricilla a rare name?
Pricilla is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 84,336 Americans has this name.
What does the name Pricilla mean?
Pricilla means "creative variant of Priscilla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Pricilla more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Pricilla are male and 100% are female.
When was Pricilla most popular?
Pricilla peaked in 1990 with 125 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.