Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Priscilla
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1942
Peak births
1,988
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Silent Generation
Quick answers about Priscilla
How many people are named Priscilla?
An estimated 79,502 living Americans are named Priscilla.
How rare is Priscilla?
Priscilla is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 555 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 72.1% from its 1942 peak.
How old is the typical Priscilla?
The median age of a living American named Priscilla is approximately 41 years, with most bearers falling between 28 and 61 years old.
Is Priscilla still popular?
Yes. Priscilla is holding steady, with 555 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Priscilla most common?
Priscilla has its strongest geographic signal in New Hampshire, where it appears 13.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19422025
Peak year
1942
Decline from peak
72.1%
2025
555
All-time
122,796