Holding steady, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Prisca since 1959
Babies named Prisca per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 103 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 82 |
Meaning & origin
Prisca is a rare but enduring Latin name with roots in the ancient world. It has never entered widespread use in the United States; its peak year to date was 2023, when it ranked highest in popularity. In 2025, the name was given to about 1 in every 114,805 baby girls, placing it at rank 7,491. Despite its low frequency, Prisca has a steady, stable trajectory, appealing to parents drawn to classical and early Christian heritage. The name is essentially a short form of the more familiar Priscilla, but stands on its own as a distinctive choice. Its first recorded appearance in U.S. data dates to 1959, indicating a very modest but consistent presence over the past six decades.
Prisca is the feminine form of the Latin name Priscus, meaning 'ancient' or 'old.' It was used in ancient Rome, and appears in early Christian contexts, notably as the name of a Christian woman mentioned in the New Testament (Priscilla, a diminutive form). The name has been used sparingly in English-speaking countries since the Protestant Reformation, revived periodically by those seeking names with early Christian associations.
“Prisca” around the world
Where Prisca lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cissy, Prissy, Risky
Variants: Priscilla, Priska
Sibling names for Prisca
Names that share Prisca's style, for a brother or sister.
