Holding steady.
Popularity of Princessa since 1979
Babies named Princessa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 116 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Princessa is a modern, creative elaboration of the word Princess, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1979. The name saw a modest surge in the early 2000s, reaching its peak year in 2004, but it has never entered the top 1000 rankings. Its trajectory has remained relatively stable since the 2000s, without significant revival. While no U.S. states recorded particularly high usage, the name reflects a trend of using royal titles as given names, with a feminized suffix that adds a melodic, Latin-inspired touch. Princessa remains a rare choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive and regal name.
Princessa is a modern elaboration of the English word princess, formed by adding the Spanish-like suffix -a to Princess. It likely arose in the late 20th century as a creative, feminine-sounding name, possibly influenced by the popularity of names ending in -a and the celebrity of Princess Diana. Its usage peaked in the United States in 2004.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Prin, Cess, Sessa
Sibling names for Princessa
Names that share Princessa's style, for a brother or sister.
