Prisca
Meaning: Ancient, venerable — a name of depth
Origin: French/Latin
Gender: Unisex
Rank in France: #3595
Total births: 4,602
History: From the Latin priscus meaning ancient or venerable. Sainte Prisca was an early Roman martyr. A rare but refined French name. Used periodically.
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Every number here comes directly from France’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2021) | #1665 |
| Babies named Prisca in 2021 | 16 |
| Total recorded in France | 4,546 |
| Peak year | 1988 (142 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #253 |
| Years in records | 1901–2021 (112 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 423 spots |
Frequently asked about Prisca
What does the name Prisca mean?
Prisca means “Ancient, venerable — a name of depth” from French/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Prisca?
Prisca has French/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Ancient, venerable — a name of depth”.
How popular is Prisca in France?
Prisca ranked #1665 in France in 2021 — given to 16 babies that year.
When was Prisca most popular?
Prisca peaked in 1988 with 142 babies registered that year in France.
Is Prisca a boy or girl name?
Prisca is predominantly a girls' name in France — over 90% of Priscas in registered births are female.
Is the name Prisca rising or falling in popularity?
Prisca has fallen 423 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in France — from #1242 in 2016 to #1665 in 2021.
How long has Prisca been recorded in France?
Prisca appears in birth records in France across 112 years — from 1901 through 2021.