Pricilla Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationpri-SIL-uh / /prɪˈsɪlə/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'of the price'; English: 'noble'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Pricilla is derived from the Latin name Priscilla, which means 'ancient' or 'venerable'. It has been used in Christian contexts, notably in the New Testament where Priscilla is a prominent figure. The name has seen variations in spelling and usage across different cultures. In modern times, it has been adopted in various English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
The name Pricilla has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Priscilla
- Priscila
International Variants
- Priscille (French)
- Priscila (Spanish)
- Priscila (Portuguese)
Famous people named Pricilla
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pricilla was first seen in the United States in 1883. Pricilla has ranked as high as #1102 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Pricilla has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Pricilla (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 23 |
| 1940 | 28 |
| 1941 | 17 |
| 1942 | 28 |
| 1943 | 26 |
| 1944 | 24 |
| 1945 | 26 |
| 1946 | 35 |
| 1947 | 42 |
| 1948 | 24 |
| 1949 | 31 |
| 1950 | 35 |
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1952 | 26 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 24 |
| 1955 | 24 |
| 1956 | 32 |
| 1957 | 24 |
| 1958 | 35 |
| 1959 | 40 |
| 1960 | 34 |
| 1961 | 40 |
| 1962 | 38 |
| 1963 | 43 |
| 1964 | 42 |
| 1965 | 44 |
| 1966 | 32 |
| 1967 | 40 |
| 1968 | 45 |
| 1969 | 41 |
| 1970 | 46 |
| 1971 | 48 |
| 1972 | 38 |
| 1973 | 44 |
| 1974 | 46 |
| 1975 | 40 |
| 1976 | 42 |
| 1977 | 39 |
| 1978 | 54 |
| 1979 | 46 |
| 1980 | 71 |
| 1981 | 65 |
| 1982 | 68 |
| 1983 | 88 |
| 1984 | 80 |
| 1985 | 94 |
| 1986 | 85 |
| 1987 | 78 |
| 1988 | 112 |
| 1989 | 102 |
| 1990 | 125 |
| 1991 | 114 |
| 1992 | 98 |
| 1993 | 93 |
| 1994 | 114 |
| 1995 | 68 |
| 1996 | 58 |
| 1997 | 77 |
| 1998 | 80 |
| 1999 | 81 |
| 2000 | 100 |
| 2001 | 75 |
| 2002 | 92 |
| 2003 | 72 |
| 2004 | 70 |
| 2005 | 74 |
| 2006 | 70 |
| 2007 | 64 |
| 2008 | 55 |
| 2009 | 60 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 6 |