Boy nameCurrently #4,148 in the USRising
Priest
//ˈpɹist//
1 syllablePeak year: 20196 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Priest's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Priest's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Priest |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 36 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 26 |
Priest through the decades
- Priest peaked in 2019, when 50 babies were named Priest in the US.
- The 2020s were Priest's strongest decade, averaging 33 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Priest has risen 113% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Priest currently ranks #4,148 in the US and is on the rise.