Percell
Percell is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Swineherd or young pig.
Origin and history
Percell is a masculine given name of Anglo-Norman French origin, derived from a surname related to the Old French word for swineherd or piglet (purcel). Historically used as a rare surname-turned-given name in the United States, it reached peak usage during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,064 babies in the United States have been named Percell since 1880. It ranks #3621 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- VA (69.6 %)
- NC (29 %)
- SC (1.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 64 |
| 1920-1930 | 142 |
| 1930-1940 | 156 |
| 1940-1950 | 188 |
| 1950-1960 | 190 |
| 1960-1970 | 137 |
| 1970-1980 | 76 |
| 1980-1990 | 62 |
| 1990-2000 | 28 |
| 2000-2010 | 16 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Percell
- Percell Gaskins: American football player
Fun facts
- Percell is a variant spelling of the Anglo-Norman surname Purcell, originally referring to a swineherd.
- The name saw modest usage as a given name in the United States during the 20th century before declining.