Total births
671
Girls' name · since 1911
Precilla
Precilla has 671 recorded births since 1911 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1957 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 671
- total births
- 1911–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 15%
- born in that decade
671 girls have been named Precilla since 1911, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Precilla recorded 671 times among girls since 1911, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 2010.
- 671 total births
- 1911–2010 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 15% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
671 girls have been named Precilla since 1911, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2010.
- 671
- total births
- 1911–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 15%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Precilla was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
29 babies were named Precilla in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Precilla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Precilla splits its recorded history at 1969: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1914 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1957 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Precilla at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Precilla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–2010
- Peak year (1957)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Precilla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Precilla's strongest decade.
103 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Precilla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 16
1910s
16 births
- 1920s 41
1920s
41 births
- 1930s 34
1930s
34 births
- 1940s
1940s
79 births
- 1950s
1950s
75 births
- 1960s
1960s
73 births
- 1970s
1970s
75 births
- 1980s
1980s
103 births
- 1990s
1990s
103 births
- 2000s
2000s
66 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 103 births (15% of all-time use).
How Precilla compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Precilla's total volume
Precilla vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Precilla by state
Where Precilla concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 43 | 6.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 37 | 5.5% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Precilla's total US births 6.4%
Even split
43 of 671 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Precilla? ▼
Since 1911, Social Security records show 671 babies named Precilla. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1957, with 29 births.
When was Precilla most popular? ▼
Precilla was most popular in the 1980s decade with 103 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
Where is Precilla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Precilla are California (43 births), Texas (37 births), New Mexico (5 births).
How long has the name Precilla been used? ▼
Precilla has been recorded in Social Security data since 1911, spanning 100 years of data through 2010.
What names are similar to Precilla? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Presley, Precious, Preslee, Presleigh, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Precilla's data
- Precilla's decade-level peak was the 1980s (103 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Precillas (43 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Precilla
Nearby Names Like Precilla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Precilla
Presley Girl
#225 31,778 births
Precious Girl
#2561 19,393 births
Preslee Girl
#1790 3,717 births
Presleigh Girl
#2407 2,123 births
Preslie Girl
#4839 1,765 births
Compare Precilla side by side: Precilla vs Presley Precilla vs Precious Precilla vs Preslee
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1911–2010 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Precilla: Baby Name Since 1911 - 671 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/precilla. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Precilla draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.