Priyanka
From Hindi प्रियंका (priyaṅkā).
Every Priyanka since 1983 — 1,790 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Priyanka
Priyanka is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,518 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 1,790 American babies have been named Priyanka. Its peak came in 1998, when 84 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Priyanka stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Priyanka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,518 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,421 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,387 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,414 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,936 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,808 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,642 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,960 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,234 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,250 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,691 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,390 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,731 |
| 2012 | 35 | #4,273 |
| 2011 | 28 | #5,028 |
| 2010 | 38 | #4,014 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4,907 |
| 2008 | 45 | #3,633 |
| 2007 | 60 | #2,984 |
| 2006 | 60 | #2,909 |
| 2005 | 73 | #2,430 |
| 2004 | 49 | #3,163 |
| 2003 | 65 | #2,517 |
| 2002 | 68 | #2,370 |
| 2001 | 84 | #2,029 |
| 2000 | 58 | #2,590 |
| 1995 | 70 | #1,974 |
| 1990 | 40 | #2,882 |
| 1985 | 26 | #3,386 |
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Famous people named Priyanka
- Priyanka Chopra Actor · b. 1982
- Priyanka Gandhi Politician · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Priyanka mean?
From Hindi प्रियंका (priyaṅkā).
How popular is the name Priyanka in 2025?
Priyanka ranked #14,518 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Priyanka?
1,790 babies have been named Priyanka in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Priyanka most popular?
Priyanka peaked in 1998, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Priyanka a boy or girl name?
Priyanka is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Priyanka rising or falling?
Priyanka is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Priyanka?
Well-known people named Priyanka include Priyanka Chopra (actor), Priyanka Gandhi (politician).