Total births
640
Girls' name · since 1963
Prisilla
Prisilla has 640 recorded births since 1963 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2002 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 640
- total births
- 1963–2015
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Prisilla is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 640 have been recorded since 1963.
Social Security Administration records show Prisilla recorded 640 times among girls since 1963, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 2015.
- 640 total births
- 1963–2015 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
640 girls have been named Prisilla since 1963, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2015.
- 640
- total births
- 1963–2015
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Prisilla was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
29 babies were named Prisilla in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Prisilla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Prisilla's full recorded timeline at 1994, 58% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 42% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1963, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2002 peak of 29 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Prisilla at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Prisilla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–2015
- Peak year (2002)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Prisilla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Prisilla's strongest decade.
208 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Prisilla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 47
1970s
47 births
- 1980s
1980s
136 births
- 1990s
1990s
190 births
- 2000s
2000s
208 births
- 2010s 48
2010s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 208 births (33% of all-time use).
How Prisilla 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 Prisilla's total volume
Prisilla vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Prisilla by state
Where Prisilla concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 181 | 28.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 116 | 18.1% |
California share of Prisilla's total US births 28.3%
Even split
181 of 640 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Prisilla? ▼
Since 1963, Social Security records show 640 babies named Prisilla. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 2002, with 29 births.
When was Prisilla most popular? ▼
Prisilla was most popular in the 2000s decade with 208 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Prisilla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Prisilla are California (181 births), Texas (116 births).
How long has the name Prisilla been used? ▼
Prisilla has been recorded in Social Security data since 1963, spanning 53 years of data through 2015.
What names are similar to Prisilla? ▼
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 Prisilla's data
- Prisilla's decade-level peak was the 2000s (208 total births); usage has since declined to 48 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Prisillas (181 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 Prisilla
Nearby Names Like Prisilla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Prisilla
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Princess Girl
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Priya Girl
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Priscila Girl
#2541 4,897 births
Pricilla Girl
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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, 1963–2015 (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. "Prisilla: Baby Name Since 1963 - 640 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/prisilla. 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 Prisilla 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.