Priscilla: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
An ancient and venerable name of respect.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #562
- Peak
- #127 in 1940
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Priscilla Means
Priscilla is a girl name of English origin. An ancient and venerable name of respect.
How Popular Priscilla Is
Priscilla currently ranks #562 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #127 in 1940. It is rising.
Good to Know About Priscilla
- Priscilla peaked at #127 in the U.S. in 1940.
- Priscilla has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Priscilla is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Priscilla
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Priscilla
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Priscilla.
Questions About Priscilla
What does Priscilla mean?
Priscilla is a girl name of English origin. An ancient and venerable name of respect.
How popular is Priscilla?
Priscilla currently ranks #562 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #127 in 1940. It is rising.
Where does Priscilla come from?
Priscilla comes from English roots. Priscilla peaked at #127 in the U.S. in 1940.
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