Total births
1,031
Girls' name · since 1922
Priscella
Since 1922, U.S. Social Security records show 1,031 babies named Priscella, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15490
- among girls today
- 1,031
- born since 1922
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other girls
1,031 babies have been named Priscella since 1922, making it today's #15490 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Priscella has been recorded 1,031 times among girls since 1922, currently ranked #15490 nationally and more common than 13% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1922 to 2024.
- #15490 among girls today
- 1,031 born since 1922
- 1980s peak decade
- 13% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Priscella is currently the #15490 girls' name in America, more common than 13% of girls - 1,031 born since 1922, peaking in the 1980s.
- #15490
- among girls today
- 1,031
- born since 1922
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other girls
Priscella vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15490
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 13% of names given to girls today.
1980s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Priscella was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
33 babies were named Priscella in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
How Priscella compares
1,031 Top 31% higher than 69% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Priscella's all-time total is 170% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Priscella | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,031 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 48 | 19,840 |
Priscella's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Priscella's SSA record in two at 1974 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Priscella at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1980
Current rank
#15,490
Active since
1922
Priscella popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1922–2024
- Peak year (1980)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 103 years of records
Priscella by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Priscella's strongest decade.
216 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Priscella births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 26
1920s
26 births
- 1930s 28
1930s
28 births
- 1940s
1940s
109 births
- 1950s
1950s
90 births
- 1960s
1960s
128 births
- 1970s
1970s
140 births
- 1980s
1980s
216 births
- 1990s
1990s
156 births
- 2000s
2000s
91 births
- 2010s 42
2010s
42 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 216 births (21% of all-time use).
How Priscella 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 Priscella's total volume
Priscella vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Priscella by state
Where Priscella concentrates geographically, total births since 1922
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 91 | 8.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 55 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Priscella's total US births 8.8%
Even split
91 of 1,031 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Priscella? ▼
Since 1922, Social Security records show 1,031 babies named Priscella. Today it holds rank #15490 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 33 births.
When was Priscella most popular? ▼
Priscella was most popular in the 1980s decade with 216 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Priscella most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Priscella are California (91 births), Texas (55 births), Arkansas (5 births).
How long has the name Priscella been used? ▼
Records for Priscella go back to 1922, giving 103 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Priscella? ▼
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 Priscella's data
- Priscella's decade-level peak was the 1980s (216 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Priscellas (91 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 Priscella
Nearby Names Like Priscella
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Priscella
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 Priscella side by side: Priscella vs Priscilla Priscella vs Princess Priscella vs Priya
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Priscella
Lise #15489
2,791 births · Peak 1959
Amil #15491
264 births · Peak 2000
Elbie #15488
10 births · Peak 1922
Christianna #15492
3,141 births · Peak 2000
Anabell #15487
1,429 births · Peak 2013
Josephyne #15493
80 births · Peak 2002
Rosealie #15486
161 births · Peak 2012
Major #15494
76 births · Peak 2018
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, 1922–2024 (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. "Priscella: #15490 Girls' Name - 1,031 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/priscella. 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 Priscella 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.