Boy · #11,354 in 2026

Percell

Name: Popularity of the name Percell in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Percell, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,354

Peak Rank

#1,455 (1953)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1907

First Year

2004

Last Year

1953

Peak Year

#1455

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Percell

Percell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1907, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1953, when 27 Percells were born — ranking #1,455 that year. As of 2026, Percell ranks #11,354 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Percells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Percell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Percell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Purcell
Pursel
Pursell
Persil
Prell
Bursal
Procell
Pursing
Persing
Parcel
Pestle
Pril

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Percell

What does the name Percell mean?

Percell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1907. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Percell in 2026?

In 2026, Percell ranks #11,354 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Percell most popular?

Percell reached its peak popularity in 1953, ranking #1,455 that year with 27 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Percell most popular?

Percell has historically been most popular in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Percell.

Is Percell a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Percell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Percell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Percell include Wali, Myrtle, Thurlow. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Percell

Percell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1907 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Percell's peak popularity came in 1953 when it ranked #1,455. Use the chart and map above to compare Percell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.