Rising since 2021, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Princesa since 1993
Babies named Princesa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 251 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Princesa is a modern, vocabulary-derived name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1993. While its literal meaning is straightforward, its usage as a given name mirrors a broader trend of adopting aspirational or beautiful words as names in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures. Its popularity peaked in 2004, when it reached its highest rank, and has seen a gentle rise since 2021 after a period of decline. With a 2025 rank of 13,208 and a 1-in-267,878 incidence, it remains an uncommon but recognizable choice. The name has no documented presence in any specific U.S. state's top rankings, suggesting it is used sporadically across the country rather than concentrated in a particular region.
Princesa is the direct Spanish and Portuguese word for 'princess,' derived from Latin principissa. While the word has been used as an affectionate title for centuries, its use as a given name is a modern phenomenon, reflecting a broader trend of adopting vocabulary words as names across Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Prin, Cesa, Princesita
Variants: Princesa
Sibling names for Princesa
Names that share Princesa's style, for a brother or sister.
