Holding steady.
Popularity of Percell since 1907
Babies named Percell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1953, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Percell's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 64 |
| 1920s | 142 |
| 1930s | 156 |
| 1940s | 188 |
| 1950s | 190 |
| 1960s | 137 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 62 |
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Percell is an exceedingly rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1907 with a peak that same year. According to Social Security data, it has not appeared in the top 1000 since, and its trajectory is classified as stable, meaning it persists at very low frequencies without notable revival. The name likely originated as a variant of the medieval name Percival or as a transferred use of the surname Percell. With no top states showing significant usage, its occurrence is scattered and minimal. Parents considering Percell today are choosing a name that is virtually unique, linked to early 20th century American naming patterns.
Percell is likely a variant of Percival, a name of debated meaning introduced to England after the Norman Conquest. It may also derive from the French surname Percelle. The name saw rare usage in the early 20th century, with its peak recorded in 1907.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Percy, Cell
Variants: Percival, Percivale
Sibling names for Percell
Names that share Percell's style, for a brother or sister.
