How Many People Are Named Precious?
19,489
people in the United States are named Precious
1 in 17,189 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1875
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0058%
Of US population
Peak Year
2001
746 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English (Modern)
Pronunciation:
PRESH-əs
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From the English word precious, ultimately derived from Latin pretiosus, a derivative of Latin pretium "price, worth".
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 30.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1897 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
2,141
Texas
1,447
New York
1,344
Florida
1,214
Illinois
991
Georgia
919
Louisiana
739
North Carolina
721
Michigan
648
Ohio
630
💡 Fun Facts About "Precious"
- 69 babies were named Precious in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2001
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1897
- Most popular in California
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