Purnell
boy namePurnell entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1630 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1630
peak (1944)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2751 |
| 1920s | #2979 |
| 1930s | #2583 |
| 1940s | #2431 |
| 1950s | #2366 |
| 1960s | #2557 |
| 1970s | #3087 |
| 1980s | #5075 |
| 1990s | #5905 |
| 2000s | #10469 |
| 2010s | #10766 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Purnell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Purnell alive today was born around 1956, making them about 69 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Purnell in 2025?
- Purnell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Purnell most popular?
- Purnell peaked in 1944, reaching #1630 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Purnell with classmates?
- Purnell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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