Pricilla
Pricilla is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Ancient or venerable.
Origin and history
Pricilla is a spelling variant of the classical Latin name Priscilla, which derives from the Roman family name Priscus. The name is historically rooted in Biblical tradition through the New Testament. In the United States, it serves as a less common alternative to the traditional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
4,466 babies in the United States have been named Pricilla since 1880. It ranks #2624 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2043.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50 %)
- TX (33.9 %)
- NY (5.9 %)
- FL (3 %)
- AZ (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 13 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 28 |
| 1910-1920 | 36 |
| 1920-1930 | 113 |
| 1930-1940 | 96 |
| 1940-1950 | 281 |
| 1950-1960 | 287 |
| 1960-1970 | 399 |
| 1970-1980 | 442 |
| 1980-1990 | 843 |
| 1990-2000 | 908 |
| 2000-2010 | 732 |
| 2010-2019 | 225 |
| 2020-2029 | 58 |
Nicknames
Prissy, Cilla
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Latin 'priscus', which translates to ancient or venerable.
- Through its main form Priscilla, the name holds strong historic ties to early church history.