Precious
p-re-cious
US Popularity:3998
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Of great value; highly esteemed
Precious is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning “of great worth” or “highly esteemed.” This endearing name is derived from the Latin word pretiosus, which means “of great value,” “worth,” or “precious.” Choosing Precious for baby will provide a constant reminder of your love and adoration for your precious little one.
Precious Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Precious is currently #1807 on The Bump
Girl:Precious is currently #806 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Precious is currently #3998 in U.S. births
Girl:Precious is currently #1423 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#3998
in 2022
+ 3
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg, 252
Behind the Name, Precious, April 2022
Ancestry, Precious Family Name
Collins Dictionary, precious
Merriam-Webster, precious
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