Prisca
Latin feminine form of the cognomen Prīscus, from prīscus (“former, ancient, old-fashioned”).
Every Prisca since 1959 — 479 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Prisca
Prisca is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,806 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 479 American babies have been named Prisca. Its peak came in 2023, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Prisca stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Prisca year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,806 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,516 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,867 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,529 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,139 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,487 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,988 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,385 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,410 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,523 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,001 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,581 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,937 |
| 2012 | 9 | #12,014 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,590 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,185 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,400 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,860 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8,898 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,147 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,739 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,402 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,371 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,334 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,139 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,566 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,933 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,758 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,392 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,644 |
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Famous people named Prisca
- Prisca Companion · 300–315
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prisca mean?
Latin feminine form of the cognomen Prīscus, from prīscus (“former, ancient, old-fashioned”).
How popular is the name Prisca in 2025?
Prisca ranked #7,806 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Prisca?
479 babies have been named Prisca in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Prisca most popular?
Prisca peaked in 2023, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Prisca a boy or girl name?
Prisca is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Prisca rising or falling?
Prisca is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Prisca?
Well-known people named Prisca include Prisca (companion).