Precious
Precious: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Precious
- A female given name from English.
How popular is Precious?
Since 1880, 19,393 girls and 147 boys in the U.S. have been named Precious (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #377 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #3883 in 1917. In 2025, 51 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Precious
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Sibling name ideas for Precious
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Precious FAQ
What does the name Precious mean?
A female given name from English.
What is the origin of the name Precious?
Precious is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Precious?
Since 1880, 19,393 girls and 147 boys in the U.S. have been named Precious (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #377 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #3883 in 1917. In 2025, 51 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Precious a boy or girl name?
Precious is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 19,393 girls and 147 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.