Boy · #3,430 in 2026

Persell

Current Rank
#3,430
Peak Rank
#3,430 (1944)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1944
First Year
1944
Last Year
1944
Peak Year
#3430
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Persell

Persell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1944, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1944, when 5 Persells were born — ranking #3,430 that year. As of 2026, Persell ranks #3,430 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Persells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Persell

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

  • Pursel
  • Pursell
  • Purcell
  • Persil
  • Bursal
  • Parcel
  • Pestle
  • Pril
  • Pursual
  • Persa
  • Pershall
  • Prial

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Persell

What does the name Persell mean?
Persell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1944. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Persell in 2026?
In 2026, Persell ranks #3,430 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Persell most popular?
Persell reached its peak popularity in 1944, ranking #3,430 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Persell a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Persell is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Persell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Persell include Deran, Harvin, Condy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Persell

Persell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1944 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Persell's peak popularity came in 1944 when it ranked #3,430. Use the chart and map above to compare Persell'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.