Priestly
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,867 in 1924
0 babies were named Priestly in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1924–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryPriestly first shows up in US birth records in 1924, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 101 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1924, when it reached #3,867.
About the name Priestly
Priestly is a boy name of English origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-tly”. US birth records list Priestly for boys only in 1924, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1924, when it ranked #3,867 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1924, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5.3 | 188,679 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Priestly
What is the origin of the name Priestly?
Priestly has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Priestly a boy or girl name?
Priestly is a boy name.
How popular is the name Priestly?
Priestly is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1924. It peaked at #3,867 in 1924.