Priscillia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationpri-SIL-ee-uh / /prɪˈsɪliə/Latin; Italian
Meaning
Latin: 'ancient'; Italian: 'of the Prisci'
Historical & Cultural Background
Priscillia is derived from the Latin name Priscilla, which means 'ancient' or 'venerable'. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts, due to its association with a prominent figure in the New Testament. Priscilla was known as a companion of the Apostle Paul, which contributed to the name's popularity in early Christian communities. The variant Priscillia may reflect a modern adaptation or a regional variation of the name.
Trend Summary
The name Priscillia has not been widely popular in the United States and remains relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Priscilla
International Variants
- Priscille (French)
- Priscila (Spanish)
- Priscila (Portuguese)
Famous people named Priscillia
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Fictional characters named Priscillia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Priscillia was first seen in the United States in 1923. Priscillia has ranked as high as #1095 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Priscillia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Priscillia
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1952 | 10 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |