Total births
212
Girls' name · since 1923
Priscille
Priscille has 212 recorded births since 1923 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1944 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 212
- total births
- 1923–2007
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
212 girls have been named Priscille since 1923, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Priscille has been recorded 212 times among girls since 1923, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. 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 2007.
- 212 total births
- 1923–2007 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
212 girls have been named Priscille since 1923, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2007.
- 212
- total births
- 1923–2007
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Priscille was born in this single decade.
1944
Single peak year
19 babies were named Priscille in 1944 - its busiest year on record.
Priscille's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Priscille's full recorded timeline at 1945, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1933, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1944 peak of 19 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Priscille at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1944
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1923
Priscille popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1923–2007
- Peak year (1944)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 85 years of records
Priscille by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Priscille's strongest decade.
125 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Priscille births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 7
1920s
7 births
- 1930s 37
1930s
37 births
- 1940s
1940s
125 births
- 1950s 38
1950s
38 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 125 births (59% of all-time use).
Priscille by state
Where Priscille concentrates geographically, total births since 1923
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maine | | 83 | 39.2% |
| #2 | New Hampshire | | 12 | 5.7% |
Maine share of Priscille's total US births 39.2%
Even split
83 of 212 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Priscille? ▼
Priscille has been given to 212 babies in the U.S. since 1923, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2007. 19 babies were born in 1944, its single highest year.
When was Priscille most popular? ▼
Priscille was most popular in the 1940s decade with 125 total births. The single peak year was 1944.
Where is Priscille most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Priscille are Maine (83 births), New Hampshire (12 births).
How long has the name Priscille been used? ▼
Records for Priscille go back to 1923, giving 85 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Priscille? ▼
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 Priscille's data
- Priscille's decade-level peak was the 1940s (125 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.
- Maine records the most Priscilles (83 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maine 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 Priscille
Nearby Names Like Priscille
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Priscille
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 Priscille side by side: Priscille vs Priscilla Priscille vs Princess Priscille 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, 1923–2007 (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. "Priscille: Baby Name Since 1923 - 212 Births, Peak 1944." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/priscille. 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 Priscille 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.