Priscilla

Priscilla: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “ancient, venerable”
Origin: Latin
Say it: prih-SIL-uh · 3 syllables
Used for: Girls

English form of Latin Priscilla, a diminutive of Prisca meaning 'ancient'. It appears in the New Testament as the name of an early Christian woman.

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How popular is Priscilla?

2024145 per million US babies

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Babies named Priscilla in 2024484

2024 rank#615 girls

Peak year1940

Total US babies since 1880122,478

Priscilla is steady now but far below its 1940 peak.

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Priscilla questions

What does the name Priscilla mean?

Priscilla means "ancient, venerable". It comes from Latin. English form of Latin Priscilla, a diminutive of Prisca meaning 'ancient'. It appears in the New Testament as the name of an early Christian woman.

Is Priscilla a boy or girl name?

Priscilla is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Priscilla?

484 US babies were named Priscilla in 2024. Its peak year was 1940.

How do you pronounce Priscilla?

Priscilla is usually pronounced prih-SIL-uh.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.