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

Female
99.3%
Male
0.8%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 30.8 years old

Young (<30) 11,356
58.3%
Adult (30–60) 7,136
36.6%
Senior (>60) 997
5.1%

📈 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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