Prissy
Pronunciation: [ pr-IHS-ee ]
Prissy is a girl baby name. Ranked #64,834 in the US, popular nicknames include Pri, Pry, and Priie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Prissy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 28 babies have been named Prissy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Prissy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,834 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,834
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Prissy
Prissy is a girl name .
Prissy is currently ranked #64,834 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Prissy include Pri, Pry, Priie, and Prisie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Prissy include Priscilla, Prisha, Priscila . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis