Total births
265
Girls' name · since 1972
Priti
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 265 babies named Priti, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 265
- total births
- 1972–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Priti is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 265 have been recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Priti has been recorded 265 times among girls since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, 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 1972 to 2021.
- 265 total births
- 1972–2021 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
265 girls have been named Priti since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2021.
- 265
- total births
- 1972–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Priti was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
22 babies were named Priti in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Priti's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Priti's full recorded timeline at 1986, 35% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 65% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1993, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1980 peak of 22 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Priti at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Priti popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2021
- Peak year (1980)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Priti by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Priti's strongest decade.
110 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Priti births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
92 births
- 1980s
1980s
110 births
- 1990s 23
1990s
23 births
- 2000s 30
2000s
30 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 110 births (42% of all-time use).
Priti by state
Where Priti concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 6 | 2.3% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.9% |
New Jersey share of Priti's total US births 2.3%
Even split
6 of 265 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Priti? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 265 babies named Priti. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 22 births.
When was Priti most popular? ▼
Priti was most popular in the 1980s decade with 110 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Priti most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Priti are New Jersey (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Priti been used? ▼
Priti has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 50 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Priti? ▼
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 Priti's data
- Priti's decade-level peak was the 1980s (110 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.
- New Jersey records the most Pritis (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Priti
Nearby Names Like Priti
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Priti
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 Priti side by side: Priti vs Priscilla Priti vs Princess Priti 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, 1972–2021 (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. "Priti: Baby Name Since 1972 - 265 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/priti. 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 Priti 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.