Purcell vs Purl
Side-by-side comparison of Purcell and Purl — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Purcell | Purl |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 454 | 81 |
| Peak Year | 1948 | 1925 |
| Peak Year Births | 13 | 10 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1915 | 1884 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Purcell | Purl |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 18 |
| 1890ss | — | 5 |
| 1910ss | 42 | 23 |
| 1920ss | 91 | 35 |
| 1930ss | 54 | — |
| 1940ss | 65 | — |
| 1950ss | 83 | — |
| 1960ss | 61 | — |
| 1970ss | 34 | — |
| 1980ss | 24 | — |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1915–1985.