Pervis
Pervis is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Courtyard or church enclosure; passage.
Origin and history
Pervis is a surname-derived given name with Anglo-Norman French roots, likely connected to the term 'parvis', referring to a church courtyard or passage. Historically used as a masculine name in the United States, its usage was most pronounced in the early to mid-20th century. Today, it is extremely rare with no recorded U.S. births in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
878 babies in the United States have been named Pervis since 1880. It ranks #3800 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- LA (34.4 %)
- MS (18.8 %)
- IL (15.6 %)
- NC (15.6 %)
- SC (15.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 54 |
| 1920-1930 | 99 |
| 1930-1940 | 126 |
| 1940-1950 | 101 |
| 1950-1960 | 128 |
| 1960-1970 | 135 |
| 1970-1980 | 111 |
| 1980-1990 | 79 |
| 1990-2000 | 23 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Pervis
- Pervis Ellison: Basketball Player
- Pervis Atkins: Football Player, Actor
- Pervis Jackson: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Old French word 'parvis', which referred to the open space or court in front of a cathedral.
- Pervis saw its highest national usage in the mid-20th century before gradually fading from current naming charts.