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Name Rank Total 

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1923

First Year

2007

Last Year

1944

Peak Year

#1967

Peak Rank

212

Total Count

24

Years Active

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## The Story of Priscille

Priscille first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1923, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1944, when 19 Priscilles were born — ranking #1,967 that year. As of 2026, Priscille ranks #17,634 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 212 Priscilles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Priscille

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

* Procell
* Bristle
* [Priscilla](/priscilla)
* Presale
* [Priscila](/priscila)
* Presell
* Pressing
* Brussel
* Perusal
* [Purcell](/purcell)
* Pursel
* Brustle

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Priscille

What does the name Priscille mean?

Priscille is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1923\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Priscille in 2026?

In 2026, Priscille ranks #17,634 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Priscille most popular?

Priscille reached its peak popularity in 1944, ranking #1,967 that year with 19 babies given the name.

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

Priscille has historically been most popular in New Hampshire, Maine. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Priscille.

Is Priscille a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Priscille?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Priscille include Joyceann, Rainell, Randye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧JoyceannPeak #1967](/joyceann)[👧RainellPeak #1967](/rainell)[👧RandyePeak #1967](/randye)[👧JannatPeak #1967](/jannat)[👧AnistynPeak #1967](/anistyn)[👧ConsuellaPeak #1966](/consuella)[👧NyeshaPeak #1966](/nyesha)[👧TyneshaPeak #1966](/tynesha)

## About the name Priscille 

Priscille is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1923 and has accumulated 212 births in the dataset. Priscille's peak popularity came in 1944 when it ranked #1,967\. Use the chart and map above to compare Priscille's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1944 → ](/year/1944)
* [ Names of the 1940s → ](/decade/1940s)
* [ Names starting with "P" → ](/letter/p)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.