Priscila Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Priscila means 'ancient' or 'first' and is associated with wisdom and grace.
Meaning of the Name Priscila
Priscila is a feminine given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word 'priscus', meaning 'ancient' or 'first'. The name Priscila has biblical origins and is associated with a woman mentioned in the New Testament Epistles. It is also a name commonly used in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking countries. Priscila is a name that conveys a sense of wisdom, elegance, and grace.
Popularity of the Name Priscila
The popularity for the name Priscila peaked in popularity in the year 2002 with 257 births, which ranked number 1,578 out of 28,287 unique names for that year. Priscila had the most female births in 2002 with 257, which ranked number 880 out of 18,085 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Priscila has declined sharply over the last ten years from 106 births to 80 births, a decline of -24.53%. Among females, Priscila has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 106 births to 80 births, a decline of -24.53%.
Nationwide Popularity of Priscila
- 20 Year Trend of Priscila: -68.87%
- 10 Year Trend of Priscila: -24.53%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Priscila: -24.53%
Popularity of Priscila by State
Among females, Priscila was most popular in Western states with 15 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 15 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Priscila. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 1583 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1421 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 2063 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Priscila
- Total Births of Priscila: 78 (-2.77%)
- Female Births of Priscila: 78 (-2.77%)
Given the downward trend of Priscila over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.77% decrease in total births, for a total of 78 births in 2024. For Females, births for Priscila have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 78 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.77%.