How Many People Are Named Prisma?

Complete statistics for the name Prisma: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Prisma
Very Rare
Greek

Prisma means 'spectrum' in Greek, capturing light's colorful essence. Only 411 people named Prisma live in the US today, making up just 1 in 802,759 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1987 with 27 births, showing its modern roots.

~411
Living in US
1 in 802,759
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Spectrum
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Colorful Inspiring Unique
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 often find stability and security in their lives.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,928
Worldwide Bearers
#134,112
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
1,294
🇮🇩 Indonesia
894
🇺🇸 United States
168
🇬🇹 Guatemala
157
🇹🇿 Tanzania
154
🇺🇬 Uganda
65
🇧🇷 Brazil
32
🇮🇳 India
28
🇵🇹 Portugal
28
🇫🇮 Finland
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
411 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
185
Would be under 30 (44%)
233
Would be 30–60 (56%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 418 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: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
77
International
91

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Prisma Through the Generations

Prisma, a name that's as rare as it is vibrant, has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1987. With only 411 individuals bearing this unique moniker in the United States, it stands out among the crowd. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Prisma are under 30, indicating that it's a name embraced by younger generations, adding a touch of modernity to its classic origins.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 92
Texas 47

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Prisma's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Prisma

How Many People Have the Name Prisma?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 411 people in the United States currently share the name Prisma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 802,759 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Prisma a Common or Rare Name?

Prisma 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 Prisma Mean?

Prisma means "spectrum" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Prisma in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Prisma Most Popular?

The name Prisma reached peak popularity in 1987, with 27 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 Prisma?

Approximately 411 people named Prisma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 418. That works out to roughly 1 in 802,759 Americans.

Is Prisma a rare name?

Prisma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 802,759 Americans has this name.

What does the name Prisma mean?

Prisma means "spectrum" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Prisma more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Prisma are male and 100% are female.

When was Prisma most popular?

Prisma peaked in 1987 with 27 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US411
All-Time Births418
1 in X1 in 802,759
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1987
World Rank#134,112
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.