Percy
Peaked at #98 nationally in 1897, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Percy has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Percy — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1079
in 1886
Current rank
#8804
in 2024
Years tracked
70
1886–2024
Trend
Rising
Percy was already at its most popular for girls in 1886 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1079), with 6 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #16063 (2014) to #8804 (2024) — a 45% improvement.
As of 2024, Percy ranks #8804 nationally for girls, with 12 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8,804 | 12 |
| 2023 | #8,844 | 12 |
| 2021 | #17,073 | 5 |
| 2020 | #13,126 | 7 |
| 2019 | #11,162 | 9 |
| 2016 | #18,216 | 5 |
| 2014 | #16,063 | 6 |
| 1969 | #8,336 | 5 |
Percy — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#98
in 1897
Current rank
#1257
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Percy reached its peak popularity for boys in 1897, ranking #98 nationally with 183 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #2037 (2014) to #1257 (2024) — a 38% improvement.
As of 2024, Percy ranks #1257 nationally for boys, with 157 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,257 | 157 |
| 2023 | #1,562 | 112 |
| 2022 | #1,583 | 112 |
| 2021 | #1,812 | 87 |
| 2020 | #2,058 | 69 |
| 2019 | #2,793 | 45 |
| 2018 | #2,205 | 63 |
| 2017 | #1,969 | 73 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Percy most popular?
Percy was most popular in 1897, when it ranked #98 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Percy becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Percy?
At least 32,678 babies have been recorded with the name Percy in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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