How Many People Are Named Percell?
Complete statistics for the name Percell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Percell is a very rare male name, with only 527 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 626,320 Americans. The majority of those named Percell are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 77All 1,064 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1953Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Percell Through the Generations
Percell has seen its peak popularity in 1953 when there were 27 births. Since then, the name has remained stable, with a current average age of 77 years. Over 78% of people named Percell are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. With only 16 under 30, the name is predominantly associated with the older generation, reflecting its historical roots and less frequent usage in recent decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Percell's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Percell
How Many People Have the Name Percell?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,071 people in the United States currently share the name Percell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 309,476 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Percell a Common or Rare Name?
Percell is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Percell Mean?
Percell means "creative variant of Percy" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Percell in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Percell Most Popular?
The name Percell reached peak popularity in 1953, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Percell?
Approximately 1,071 people named Percell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,071. That works out to roughly 1 in 309,476 Americans.
Is Percell a rare name?
Percell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 309,476 Americans has this name.
What does the name Percell mean?
Percell means "creative variant of Percy" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Percell more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Percell are male and 0% are female.
When was Percell most popular?
Percell peaked in 1953 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.