Purnell

Boy name

Purnell has been given to 768 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 1919.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

768

Peak year

1919 (21 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1913

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

1% girls / 99% boys

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

769 babies since 1887

769 babies since 1907

770 babies since 1880

771 babies since 1893

764 babies since 1914

763 babies since 1890

763 babies since 1911

762 babies since 1911

How popular is the name Purnell?

Purnell has been given to 768 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Purnell peak?

Purnell peaked in 1919, when 21 babies were given the name.

Is Purnell a girl or boy name?

Purnell is primarily a boy name (99% of babies named Purnell are boys).

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