Percival
boy name#1529 in 2025Percival entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #694 in 1886, ranks #1529 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1529
rank today
#694
peak (1886)
113
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #822 |
| 1890s | #832 |
| 1900s | #1046 |
| 1910s | #1948 |
| 1920s | #2430 |
| 1930s | #2846 |
| 1940s | #3163 |
| 1950s | #3164 |
| 1960s | #3125 |
| 1970s | #3943 |
| 1980s | #5370 |
| 1990s | #7787 |
| 2000s | #10297 |
| 2010s | #6464 |
| 2020s | #2263 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Percival has been most popular in TX, WI, CA.
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Percival are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Percival alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Percival in 2025?
- Percival ranks #1529 among US boy names in 2025, with 113 babies given the name.
- When was the name Percival most popular?
- Percival peaked in 1886, reaching #694 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Percival with classmates?
- Percival will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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