Priscilla
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Ancient; Venerable
Background: The name Priscilla originates from the Latin word 'priscus,' meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable.' It is also connected to the Greek name 'Priskilla,' used in early Christian texts, signifying respect and age.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#320
Total births
122,478
Most popular decade
1940s
(54,495 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-132 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1923
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,822
- Peak year
- 1985
- Peak year births
- 14
- Peak rank
- #3,216
- Most recent year
- 1997
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #8,110
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 26
- First year rank
- #309
- Peak year
- 1942
- Peak year births
- 1,988
- Peak rank
- #135
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 484
- Recent rank
- #615
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).