Total births
150
Girls' name · since 1990
Preciosa
Preciosa has 150 recorded births since 1990 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1999 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 150
- total births
- 1990–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 77%
- born in that decade
Preciosa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 150 recorded since 1990.
Social Security Administration records show Preciosa recorded 150 times among girls since 1990, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2011.
- 150 total births
- 1990–2011 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 77% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
150 girls have been named Preciosa since 1990, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2011.
- 150
- total births
- 1990–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 77%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
77% of everyone ever named Preciosa was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
19 babies were named Preciosa in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Preciosa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Preciosa's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Preciosa at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1990
Preciosa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2011
- Peak year (1999)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Preciosa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Preciosa's strongest decade.
115 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 77% of all-time use.
Preciosa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 24
1990s
24 births
- 2000s
2000s
115 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 115 births (77% of all-time use).
Preciosa by state
Where Preciosa concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 25 | 16.7% |
California share of Preciosa's total US births 16.7%
25 of 150 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Preciosa? ▼
Since 1990, Social Security records show 150 babies named Preciosa. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 19 births.
When was Preciosa most popular? ▼
Preciosa was most popular in the 2000s decade with 115 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Preciosa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Preciosa are California (25 births).
How long has the name Preciosa been used? ▼
Preciosa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1990, spanning 22 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Preciosa? ▼
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 Preciosa's data
- Preciosa's decade-level peak was the 2000s (115 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Preciosas (25 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 Preciosa
Nearby Names Like Preciosa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Preciosa
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 Preciosa side by side: Preciosa vs Presley Preciosa vs Precious Preciosa 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, 1990–2011 (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. "Preciosa: Baby Name Since 1990 - 150 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/preciosa. 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 Preciosa 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.