Purdy vs Purvis
Side-by-side comparison of Purdy and Purvis — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Purdy | Purvis |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 14 | 969 |
| Peak Year | 1917 | 1921 |
| Peak Year Births | 8 | 27 |
| Peak Decade | 1910ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1917 | 1900 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Purdy | Purvis |
|---|---|---|
| 1900ss | — | 12 |
| 1910ss | 14 | 108 |
| 1920ss | — | 184 |
| 1930ss | — | 151 |
| 1940ss | — | 144 |
| 1950ss | — | 111 |
| 1960ss | — | 115 |
| 1970ss | — | 75 |
| 1980ss | — | 43 |
| 1990ss | — | 26 |
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.