Total births
878
Boys' name · since 1892
Pervis
Since 1892, U.S. Social Security records show 878 babies named Pervis, peaking in 1965. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 878
- total births
- 1892–2002
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 15%
- born in that decade
Pervis sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 878 recorded since 1892.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Pervis has been recorded 878 times among boys since 1892, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1892 to 2002.
- 878 total births
- 1892–2002 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 15% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
878 boys have been named Pervis since 1892, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2002.
- 878
- total births
- 1892–2002
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 15%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Pervis was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
21 babies were named Pervis in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
Pervis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Pervis's full recorded timeline at 1953, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1892, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1965 peak of 21 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Pervis at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1965
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1892
Pervis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–2002
- Peak year (1965)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Pervis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Pervis's strongest decade.
135 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Pervis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 12
1900s
12 births
- 1910s
1910s
54 births
- 1920s
1920s
99 births
- 1930s
1930s
126 births
- 1940s
1940s
101 births
- 1950s
1950s
128 births
- 1960s
1960s
135 births
- 1970s
1970s
111 births
- 1980s
1980s
79 births
- 1990s 23
1990s
23 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 135 births (15% of all-time use).
How Pervis compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Pervis's total volume
Pervis vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Pervis by state
Where Pervis concentrates geographically, total births since 1892
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 11 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.6% |
Louisiana share of Pervis's total US births 1.3%
Even split
11 of 878 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pervis? ▼
878 babies have been named Pervis since 1892. It was last recorded in 2002. The peak year was 1965 with 21 births.
When was Pervis most popular? ▼
Pervis was most popular in the 1960s decade with 135 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
Where is Pervis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pervis are Louisiana (11 births), Mississippi (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Pervis been used? ▼
Records for Pervis go back to 1892, giving 111 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Pervis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Perry, Percy, Pernell, Perrin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Pervis's data
- Pervis's decade-level peak was the 1960s (135 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Perviss (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Pervis
Nearby Names Like Pervis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Pervis
Perry Boy
#1238 76,044 births
Percy Boy
#1256 32,204 births
Pernell Boy
3,037 births
Perrin Boy
#3696 1,568 births
Percival Boy
#1768 1,466 births
Compare Pervis side by side: Pervis vs Perry Pervis vs Percy Pervis vs Pernell
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1892–2002 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Pervis: Baby Name Since 1892 - 878 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pervis. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Pervis draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.