Total births
1,037
Girls' name · since 1919
Prescilla
Since 1919, U.S. Social Security records show 1,037 babies named Prescilla, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,037
- total births
- 1919–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
Prescilla sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,037 recorded since 1919.
Social Security Administration records show Prescilla recorded 1,037 times among girls since 1919, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 2011.
- 1,037 total births
- 1919–2011 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,037 girls have been named Prescilla since 1919, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2011.
- 1,037
- total births
- 1919–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Prescilla was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
28 babies were named Prescilla in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Prescilla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Prescilla splits its recorded history at 1969: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1923 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Prescilla at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Prescilla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–2011
- Peak year (1991)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 93 years of records
Prescilla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Prescilla's strongest decade.
193 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Prescilla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s 32
1920s
32 births
- 1930s 68
1930s
68 births
- 1940s
1940s
140 births
- 1950s
1950s
118 births
- 1960s
1960s
94 births
- 1970s
1970s
93 births
- 1980s
1980s
172 births
- 1990s
1990s
193 births
- 2000s
2000s
107 births
- 2010s 14
2010s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 193 births (19% of all-time use).
How Prescilla 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 Prescilla's total volume
Prescilla vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Prescilla by state
Where Prescilla concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Mexico | | 141 | 13.6% |
| #2 | California | | 122 | 11.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 56 | 5.4% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
New Mexico share of Prescilla's total US births 13.6%
Even split
141 of 1,037 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Prescilla? ▼
Since 1919, Social Security records show 1,037 babies named Prescilla. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 28 births.
When was Prescilla most popular? ▼
Prescilla was most popular in the 1990s decade with 193 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Prescilla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Prescilla are New Mexico (141 births), California (122 births), Texas (56 births).
How long has the name Prescilla been used? ▼
Records for Prescilla go back to 1919, giving 93 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Prescilla? ▼
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 Prescilla's data
- Prescilla's decade-level peak was the 1990s (193 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Mexico records the most Prescillas (141 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Mexico 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 Prescilla
Nearby Names Like Prescilla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Prescilla
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 Prescilla side by side: Prescilla vs Presley Prescilla vs Precious Prescilla vs Preslee
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1919–2011 (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. "Prescilla: Baby Name Since 1919 - 1,037 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/prescilla. 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 Prescilla 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 June 2026.