Purlie vs Pura
Side-by-side comparison of Purlie and Pura — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Purlie | Pura |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 5 | 173 |
| Peak Year | 1928 | 1926 |
| Peak Year Births | 5 | 9 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1928 | 1922 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Purlie | Pura |
|---|---|---|
| 1920ss | 5 | 44 |
| 1930ss | — | 19 |
| 1940ss | — | 25 |
| 1950ss | — | 38 |
| 1960ss | — | 24 |
| 1970ss | — | 23 |
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, 1928–1928.