Holding steady.
Popularity of Percilla since 1907
Babies named Percilla per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1949, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Percilla's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 13 |
| 1930s | 31 |
| 1940s | 113 |
| 1950s | 116 |
| 1960s | 73 |
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Percilla is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1907, which also marked its peak year of usage. Since then, the name has remained extremely uncommon, never re-entering the top 1000. The trajectory of its usage has been stable at very low levels, with no significant revival in any recent decade. As the name has not been ranked in recent years, the one-in-N statistic is not available. Its top states of usage are not recorded, further indicating its rarity. Despite its obscurity, Percilla has a vintage charm that may appeal to parents seeking an unusual variant of classic names like Priscilla.
Percilla is likely a variant of Priscilla, derived from the Latin name Prisca, meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable'. It emerged in the English-speaking world, possibly as a diminutive or affectionate form of Perce (a nickname for Percival) or as a phonetic spelling variant. The name experienced modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Percy, Cilla, Perri
Variants: Priscilla, Parcilla
Sibling names for Percilla
Names that share Percilla's style, for a brother or sister.
