Total births
423
Girls' name · since 1984
Prisma
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 423 babies named Prisma, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 423
- total births
- 1984–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
423 girls have been named Prisma since 1984, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Prisma has been recorded 423 times among girls since 1984, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2025.
- 423 total births
- 1984–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
423 girls have been named Prisma since 1984, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 423
- total births
- 1984–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Prisma was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
27 babies were named Prisma in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Prisma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Prisma's SSA record in two at 2002 and the more recent half accounts for 33% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 67%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1999, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Prisma at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Prisma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (1987)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Prisma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Prisma's strongest decade.
148 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Prisma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
119 births
- 1990s
1990s
148 births
- 2000s
2000s
91 births
- 2010s 36
2010s
36 births
- 2020s 29
2020s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 148 births (35% of all-time use).
Prisma by state
Where Prisma concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 92 | 21.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 47 | 11.1% |
California share of Prisma's total US births 21.7%
Even split
92 of 423 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Prisma? ▼
423 babies have been named Prisma since 1984. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 1987 with 27 births.
When was Prisma most popular? ▼
Prisma was most popular in the 1990s decade with 148 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Prisma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Prisma are California (92 births), Texas (47 births).
How long has the name Prisma been used? ▼
Records for Prisma go back to 1984, giving 42 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Prisma? ▼
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 Prisma's data
- Prisma's decade-level peak was the 1990s (148 total births); usage has since declined to 29 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Prismas (92 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 Prisma
Nearby Names Like Prisma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Prisma
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 Prisma side by side: Prisma vs Priscilla Prisma vs Princess Prisma 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, 1984–2025 (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. "Prisma: Baby Name Since 1984 - 423 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/prisma. 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 Prisma 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.