Total births
148
Girls' name · since 1923
Princetta
Since 1923, U.S. Social Security records show 148 babies named Princetta, peaking in 1949. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 148
- total births
- 1923–1994
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
148 girls have been named Princetta since 1923, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Princetta has been recorded 148 times among girls since 1923, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1923 to 1994.
- 148 total births
- 1923–1994 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
148 girls have been named Princetta since 1923, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1994.
- 148
- total births
- 1923–1994
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Princetta was born in this single decade.
1949
Single peak year
10 babies were named Princetta in 1949 - its busiest year on record.
Princetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Princetta's full recorded timeline at 1959, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1923, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1949 peak of 10 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Princetta at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1949
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1923
Princetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1923–1994
- Peak year (1949)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Princetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Princetta's strongest decade.
47 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Princetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 10
1920s
10 births
- 1940s
1940s
30 births
- 1950s
1950s
37 births
- 1960s
1960s
47 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 47 births (32% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Princetta? ▼
Princetta has been given to 148 babies in the U.S. since 1923, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1994. 10 babies were born in 1949, its single highest year.
When was Princetta most popular? ▼
Princetta was most popular in the 1960s decade with 47 total births. The single peak year was 1949.
How long has the name Princetta been used? ▼
Records for Princetta go back to 1923, giving 72 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Princetta? ▼
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 Princetta's data
- Princetta's decade-level peak was the 1960s (47 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1990s -- 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 Princetta
Nearby Names Like Princetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Princetta
Priscilla Girl
#613 122,796 births
Princess Girl
#1140 15,975 births
Priya Girl
#1845 6,562 births
Priscila Girl
#2541 4,897 births
Pricilla Girl
#12182 4,466 births
Compare Princetta side by side: Princetta vs Priscilla Princetta vs Princess Princetta vs Priya
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, 1923–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Princetta: Baby Name Since 1923 - 148 Births, Peak 1949." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/princetta. 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 Princetta 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.