Boy · #9,265 in 2026

Preciliano

Name: Popularity of the name Preciliano in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Preciliano, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,265

Peak Rank

#2,703 (1927)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1997

Last Year

1927

Peak Year

#2703

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Preciliano

Preciliano first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1927, when 10 Precilianos were born — ranking #2,703 that year. As of 2026, Preciliano ranks #9,265 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 65 Precilianos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Preciliano

Phonetically similar names — useful when Preciliano is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Brasilien
Braselton
Siciliana
Siciliano
Saviano
Salano
Sassano
Salzano
Saladino

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Preciliano

What does the name Preciliano mean?

Preciliano is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Preciliano in 2026?

In 2026, Preciliano ranks #9,265 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Preciliano most popular?

Preciliano reached its peak popularity in 1927, ranking #2,703 that year with 10 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Preciliano most popular?

Preciliano has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Preciliano.

Is Preciliano a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Preciliano is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Preciliano?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Preciliano include Narvel, Burlon, Eloise. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Preciliano

Preciliano is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 65 births in the dataset. Preciliano's peak popularity came in 1927 when it ranked #2,703. Use the chart and map above to compare Preciliano's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.