Purdy vs Purcell
Side-by-side comparison of Purdy and Purcell - popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Purdy | Purcell |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 14 | 454 |
| Peak Year | 1917 | 1948 |
| Peak Year Births | 8 | 13 |
| Peak Decade | 1910s | 1920s |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1917 | 1915 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Purdy | Purcell |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 | 42 |
| 1920s | - | 91 |
| 1930s | - | 54 |
| 1940s | - | 65 |
| 1950s | - | 83 |
| 1960s | - | 61 |
| 1970s | - | 34 |
| 1980s | - | 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, 1917–1918.