Driscilla
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Meaning & Origin
Driscilla is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Driscilla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5 babies have been named Driscilla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Driscilla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,160 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,160
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Driscilla
Driscilla is a girl name .
Driscilla is currently ranked #65,160 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Driscilla include Dri, Dris, Drisy, Drisie, Drisc, Driscy, Driscie, Lla, Llay, Llaie, Illa, and Dry. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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