Purcell

Boy name

Purcell has been given to 454 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1948.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

454

Peak year

1948 (13 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Purcell.

459 babies since 1913

463 babies since 1914

441 babies since 1880

437 babies since 1888

480 babies since 1911

480 babies since 1913

425 babies since 1936

421 babies since 1912

How popular is the name Purcell?

Purcell has been given to 454 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Purcell peak?

Purcell peaked in 1948, when 13 babies were given the name.

Is Purcell a girl or boy name?

Purcell is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Purcell are boys).

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