FIRST NAME
Precious
Precious is the 1,057th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 15,535 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 328 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #1,057 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
12,435
living · #1,413
2020 CENSUS
15,535
living · #1,057
BABIES NAMED PRECIOUS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1897–2025
202551
As a female name, Precious peaked in 2001, when 746 babies were named Precious (the #392 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #11,499 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
328
living · #11,499
BABIES NAMED PRECIOUS BY BIRTH YEAR · 1916–2023
20236
As a male name, Precious peaked in 1988, when 8 babies were named Precious (the #5595 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)