Pricie
A feminine variant of the word "precious," suggesting something of great value.
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Pricie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Pricie today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pricie births was 1921 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pricie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Pricie is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Pricies were born before 1956.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Pricie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1921
7 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1947 SSA rank
#5,931
Tracked since 1903
Popularity
Pricie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pricie from the 1900s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 14 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Pricie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pricie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Pricie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Pricie
The given name Pricie has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Tuscany, Italy. The name is believed to have originated from the Etruscan word "pricia," which roughly translates to "precious" or "valuable." This connection suggests that Pricie was likely a name bestowed upon children who were considered precious or highly valued within their families or communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pricie can be traced back to a carved inscription on a funerary urn dating back to the 6th century BCE. This particular urn was discovered in the ancient Etruscan necropolis of Cerveteri, providing evidence of the name's use during the height of the Etruscan civilization.
Throughout the centuries, the name Pricie has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Pricie Fabulia, a renowned Roman poet and philosopher who lived during the 1st century CE. Her works, though largely lost to time, were highly acclaimed for their profound insights and lyrical prose.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Pricie Aurelia, a revered Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century CE. According to historical accounts, Pricie Aurelia faced persecution for her unwavering faith and was eventually executed in the city of Rome. Her unwavering courage and devotion earned her a place in the annals of early Christian history.
In the Middle Ages, the name Pricie gained prominence through the figure of Pricie de Montfort, a noble lady who played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade during the 13th century. As a influential figure in the court of Simon de Montfort, she wielded considerable influence and is credited with shaping the course of events during this tumultuous period.
Transitioning to more recent times, Pricie Beresford was a celebrated English actress and playwright of the 18th century. Her witty comedies and captivating performances on the London stage earned her widespread acclaim, and she is regarded as a pioneering figure in the world of British theater.
While the name Pricie has its roots in ancient Etruscan culture, it has transcended its origins and found its way into various cultures and societies throughout history, carried by individuals who have left an indelible mark on their respective fields and eras.
People
Pricie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pricie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pricie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pricie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pricie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Pricie a common name?
We classify Pricie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 29 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pricie most popular?
The single biggest year for Pricie was 1921, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pricie is about 80 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Pricie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Pricie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pricie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Pricie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Pricie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Pricie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Pricie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.