Purnell vs Purcell
Side-by-side comparison of Purnell and Purcell — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Purnell | Purcell |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 762 | 454 |
| Peak Year | 1964 | 1948 |
| Peak Year Births | 19 | 13 |
| Peak Decade | 1960ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1913 | 1915 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Purnell | Purcell |
|---|---|---|
| 1910ss | 51 | 42 |
| 1920ss | 83 | 91 |
| 1930ss | 73 | 54 |
| 1940ss | 96 | 65 |
| 1950ss | 118 | 83 |
| 1960ss | 126 | 61 |
| 1970ss | 95 | 34 |
| 1980ss | 60 | 24 |
| 1990ss | 43 | — |
| 2000ss | 11 | — |
| 2010ss | 6 | — |
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, 1913–2010.