Girl
Priscilla
ancient
About Priscilla
Consider Priscilla—a name steeped in vintage sophistication that's experiencing a remarkable renaissance. The strong initial consonants command attention, while the gentle ending softens the overall impression, creating perfect balance. This name tells a story of refinement and character, suggesting someone who values tradition yet possesses independent spirit. Priscilla offers remarkable versatility through its nickname options: "Prissy" for the young and playful, "Cilla" for the cool and contemporary, or "Priss" for something in between. The three-syllable structure gives it substance and presence, ensuring it won't get lost in a crowd. Parents selecting Priscilla often appreciate names with history and depth, choices that honor the past while remaining perfectly wearable today. The name suits various personality types, from bookish and thoughtful to bold and outgoing. It works across cultures and languages, maintaining its elegance wherever it's spoken. Priscilla brings gravitas without heaviness, sophistication without pretension—an ideal choice for parents wanting their daughter's name to carry both beauty and strength throughout her lifetime.
Popularity of the Name Priscilla
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #315 | ||||
| 1881 | #309 | ||||
| 1882 | #298 | ||||
| 1883 | #352 | ||||
| 1884 | #314 | ||||
| 1885 | #362 | ||||
| 1886 | #331 | ||||
| 1887 | #301 | ||||
| 1888 | #324 | ||||
| 1889 | #391 | ||||
| 1890 | #404 | ||||
| 1891 | #350 | ||||
| 1892 | #380 | ||||
| 1893 | #382 | ||||
| 1894 | #366 | ||||
| 1895 | #352 | ||||
| 1896 | #344 | ||||
| 1897 | #343 | ||||
| 1898 | #371 | ||||
| 1899 | #380 | ||||
| 1900 | #323 | ||||
| 1901 | #359 | ||||
| 1902 | #364 | ||||
| 1903 | #359 | ||||
| 1904 | #368 | ||||
| 1905 | #361 | ||||
| 1906 | #326 | ||||
| 1907 | #321 | ||||
| 1908 | #347 | ||||
| 1909 | #371 | ||||
| 1910 | #324 | ||||
| 1911 | #327 | ||||
| 1912 | #319 | ||||
| 1913 | #304 | ||||
| 1914 | #317 | ||||
| 1915 | #292 | ||||
| 1916 | #286 | ||||
| 1917 | #288 | ||||
| 1918 | #275 | ||||
| 1919 | #269 | ||||
| 1920 | #260 | ||||
| 1921 | #248 | ||||
| 1922 | #235 | ||||
| 1923 | #227 | ||||
| 1924 | #224 | ||||
| 1925 | #224 | ||||
| 1926 | #220 | ||||
| 1927 | #212 | ||||
| 1928 | #212 | ||||
| 1929 | #214 | ||||
| 1930 | #213 | ||||
| 1931 | #221 | ||||
| 1932 | #225 | ||||
| 1933 | #235 | ||||
| 1934 | #240 | ||||
| 1935 | #223 | ||||
| 1936 | #215 | ||||
| 1937 | #207 | ||||
| 1938 | #188 | ||||
| 1939 | #148 | ||||
| 1940 | #127 | #195 | |||
| 1941 | #132 | ||||
| 1942 | #135 | ||||
| 1943 | #146 | #197 | |||
| 1944 | #157 | #195 | |||
| 1945 | #166 | ||||
| 1946 | #160 | #234 | |||
| 1947 | #151 | #252 | |||
| 1948 | #156 | #190 | |||
| 1949 | #154 | #236 | |||
| 1950 | #169 | ||||
| 1951 | #181 | #219 | |||
| 1952 | #192 | #186 | |||
| 1953 | #214 | #221 | |||
| 1954 | #222 | #215 | |||
| 1955 | #226 | #288 | |||
| 1956 | #224 | #316 | |||
| 1957 | #220 | #224 | |||
| 1958 | #219 | #225 | |||
| 1959 | #243 | #297 | |||
| 1960 | #252 | #227 | |||
| 1961 | #278 | #209 | |||
| 1962 | #257 | #247 | |||
| 1963 | #252 | #229 | |||
| 1964 | #267 | #309 | |||
| 1965 | #284 | #307 | |||
| 1966 | #302 | #230 | #435 | ||
| 1967 | #290 | #242 | |||
| 1968 | #302 | #234 | #390 | ||
| 1969 | #300 | #197 | #386 | ||
| 1970 | #304 | #216 | #439 | ||
| 1971 | #304 | #208 | #340 | ||
| 1972 | #316 | #161 | #310 | ||
| 1973 | #290 | #228 | #313 | ||
| 1974 | #280 | #229 | #283 | ||
| 1975 | #317 | #225 | #371 | ||
| 1976 | #290 | #267 | #418 | ||
| 1977 | #272 | #238 | |||
| 1978 | #225 | #300 | #276 | ||
| 1979 | #209 | #220 | #284 | ||
| 1980 | #187 | #279 | #307 | ||
| 1981 | #180 | #210 | #250 | ||
| 1982 | #184 | #338 | #284 | ||
| 1983 | #180 | #234 | #362 | ||
| 1984 | #172 | #176 | #293 | ||
| 1985 | #167 | #241 | #358 | ||
| 1986 | #175 | #290 | #304 | ||
| 1987 | #168 | #298 | #380 | ||
| 1988 | #156 | #214 | |||
| 1989 | #164 | #436 | |||
| 1990 | #167 | #335 | #403 | ||
| 1991 | #168 | #332 | #594 | #309 | |
| 1992 | #179 | #224 | #442 | #346 | |
| 1993 | #182 | #245 | #579 | #291 | |
| 1994 | #197 | #295 | #401 | #318 | |
| 1995 | #215 | #406 | #382 | ||
| 1996 | #260 | #419 | |||
| 1997 | #253 | #829 | #481 | #444 | |
| 1998 | #239 | #549 | |||
| 1999 | #247 | #947 | #644 | ||
| 2000 | #273 | #719 | |||
| 2001 | #279 | #643 | |||
| 2002 | #285 | #795 | #753 | #724 | |
| 2003 | #288 | #549 | |||
| 2004 | #347 | #959 | #817 | ||
| 2005 | #346 | #934 | #651 | ||
| 2006 | #374 | #830 | |||
| 2007 | #374 | #944 | |||
| 2008 | #413 | #834 | |||
| 2009 | #413 | #769 | |||
| 2010 | #486 | #853 | |||
| 2011 | #485 | #761 | #859 | ||
| 2012 | #488 | #792 | |||
| 2013 | #479 | ||||
| 2014 | #483 | #796 | |||
| 2015 | #501 | #847 | #782 | ||
| 2016 | #476 | #732 | |||
| 2017 | #527 | #702 | #725 | ||
| 2018 | #577 | #826 | #769 | ||
| 2019 | #618 | ||||
| 2020 | #563 | #779 | |||
| 2021 | #622 | ||||
| 2022 | #714 | #982 | |||
| 2023 | #650 | #924 | #878 | ||
| 2024 | #613 | #788 | #687 | #888 | |
| 2025 | #544 | #679 | #807 | #994 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Priscilla
Names Similar to Priscilla
Nicknames for Priscilla
- Pris
- Cilla
- Prissy
- Cilly
Famous People Named Priscilla
| Priscilla Presley | American actress and businesswoman, former wife of Elvis Presley |
| Priscilla Chan | Pediatrician and wife of Mark Zuckerberg |
| Priscilla Ahn | American singer-songwriter |
| Priscilla Pointer | American stage, film, and television actress |
| Priscilla Lane | American actress and singer |
| Priscilla Maria Veronica White | Cilla Black - British singer and television presenter |
| Priscilla Meirelles | Brazilian-Filipino actress and beauty queen |
| Priscilla Wong | Hong Kong actress and TV host |
| Priscilla Opoku Agyeman | Ahoufe Patri - Ghanaian actress and media personality |
| Priscilla Dean | American silent film actress |
| Priscilla Barnes | American actress known for her role in "Three's Company" |
| Priscilla Faia | Canadian actress |
| Priscilla Shirer | American author, motivational speaker, and actress |
| Priscilla Zuniga | Mexican-American boxer |
| Priscilla Ford | American serial killer known as "the San Francisco Witch Killer" |
| Priscilla Taylor | American model and actress |
| Priscilla Bonner | American actress of the silent film era |
| Priscilla Scott-Ellis, Duchess of Montrose | British noblewoman and political activist |
| Priscilla Chigumba | Zimbabwean lawyer and chairperson of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission |
Characters Named Priscilla
| Priscilla "Pris" Stratton | From the movie "Blade Runner" |
| Priscilla "Pris" Martin | From the novel "The Stand" by Stephen King |
| Priscilla Pevensie | From C.S. Lewis's "The Chronicles of Narnia" series |
| Priscilla "Cill" Ragnald | From the webcomic "Stand Still, Stay Silent" |
| Priscilla Pinkpaws | From the children's book series "Redwall" by Brian Jacques |
| Priscilla the Peacock | A character from the children's TV show "Peppa Pig" |