Total births
76
Girls' name · since 1983
Prescious
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 76 babies named Prescious, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 76
- total births
- 1983–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 74%
- born in that decade
Prescious sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 76 recorded since 1983.
Social Security Administration records show Prescious recorded 76 times among girls since 1983, 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 1983 to 2001.
- 76 total births
- 1983–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 74% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
76 girls have been named Prescious since 1983, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 76
- total births
- 1983–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 74%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
74% of everyone ever named Prescious was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
11 babies were named Prescious in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Prescious's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Prescious's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Prescious at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Prescious popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2001
- Peak year (1999)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Prescious by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Prescious's strongest decade.
56 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 74% of all-time use.
Prescious births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 15
1980s
15 births
- 1990s
1990s
56 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 56 births (74% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Prescious? ▼
76 babies have been named Prescious since 1983. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1999 with 11 births.
When was Prescious most popular? ▼
Prescious was most popular in the 1990s decade with 56 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
How long has the name Prescious been used? ▼
Records for Prescious go back to 1983, giving 19 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Prescious? ▼
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 Prescious's data
- Prescious's decade-level peak was the 1990s (56 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Prescious
Nearby Names Like Prescious
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Prescious
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 Prescious side by side: Prescious vs Presley Prescious vs Precious Prescious vs Preslee
Related Names
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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, 1983–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Prescious: Baby Name Since 1983 - 76 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/prescious. 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 Prescious 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.