Purvis
boy namePurvis entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1002 in 1905, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1002
peak (1905)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1156 |
| 1910s | #2084 |
| 1920s | #1914 |
| 1930s | #1879 |
| 1940s | #1946 |
| 1950s | #2507 |
| 1960s | #2533 |
| 1970s | #4141 |
| 1980s | #5387 |
| 1990s | #7100 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Purvis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Purvis alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Purvis in 2025?
- Purvis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Purvis most popular?
- Purvis peaked in 1905, reaching #1002 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Purvis with classmates?
- Purvis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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