Percy
boy name#1276 in 2025Percy entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #98 in 1897, ranks #1276 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1276
rank today
#98
peak (1897)
154
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #123 |
| 1890s | #110 |
| 1900s | #140 |
| 1910s | #195 |
| 1920s | #239 |
| 1930s | #278 |
| 1940s | #325 |
| 1950s | #394 |
| 1960s | #534 |
| 1970s | #672 |
| 1980s | #910 |
| 1990s | #1423 |
| 2000s | #2367 |
| 2010s | #2401 |
| 2020s | #1585 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Percy has been most popular in TX, FL, CA.
Living bearers
About 11,500 people named Percy are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Percy alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Percy in 2025?
- Percy ranks #1276 among US boy names in 2025, with 154 babies given the name.
- When was the name Percy most popular?
- Percy peaked in 1897, reaching #98 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Percy with classmates?
- Percy will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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