Total births
167
Girls' name · since 1979
Princessa
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 167 babies named Princessa, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 167
- total births
- 1979–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
Princessa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 167 recorded since 1979.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Princessa has been recorded 167 times among girls since 1979, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2014.
- 167 total births
- 1979–2014 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
167 girls have been named Princessa since 1979, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2014.
- 167
- total births
- 1979–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Princessa was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
37 babies were named Princessa in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Princessa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Princessa's full recorded timeline at 2003, 72% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 28% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1979, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2004 peak of 37 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Princessa at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Princessa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2014
- Peak year (2004)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Princessa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Princessa's strongest decade.
116 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Princessa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
- 1990s 15
1990s
15 births
- 2000s
2000s
116 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 116 births (69% of all-time use).
Princessa by state
Where Princessa concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 19 | 11.4% |
| #2 | California | | 16 | 9.6% |
Texas share of Princessa's total US births 11.4%
Even split
19 of 167 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Princessa? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 167 babies named Princessa. The most recent recorded year was 2014. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 37 births.
When was Princessa most popular? ▼
Princessa was most popular in the 2000s decade with 116 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Princessa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Princessa are Texas (19 births), California (16 births).
How long has the name Princessa been used? ▼
Records for Princessa go back to 1979, giving 36 years of history through 2014.
What names are similar to Princessa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Priscilla, Princess, Priya, Priscila, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Princessa's data
- Princessa's decade-level peak was the 2000s (116 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.
- Texas records the most Princessas (19 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Princessa
Nearby Names Like Princessa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Princessa
Priscilla Girl
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Princess Girl
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Priya Girl
#1845 6,562 births
Priscila Girl
#2541 4,897 births
Pricilla Girl
#12182 4,466 births
Compare Princessa side by side: Princessa vs Priscilla Princessa vs Princess Princessa vs Priya
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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, 1979–2014 (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. "Princessa: Baby Name Since 1979 - 167 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/princessa. 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 Princessa 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.