Percival
2 countries#1529 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Percival was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,466 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1529 · peaked in 2025 with 113 births
Most common in: Texas, New York, California, Wisconsin, Tennessee
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
213 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #1055 · peaked in 2018 with 29 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
213 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 29 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Percival’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #11356 | — |
| 2006 | #10662 | ↑694 |
| 2007 | #8915 | ↑1747 |
| 2009 | #12491 | ↓3576 |
| 2010 | #10766 | ↑1725 |
| 2011 | #6256 | ↑4510 |
| 2012 | #8158 | ↓1902 |
| 2013 | #8789 | ↓631 |
| 2014 | #5485 | ↑3304 |
| 2015 | #5507 | ↓22 |
| 2016 | #6726 | ↓1219 |
| 2017 | #4935 | ↑1791 |
| 2018 | #4918 | ↑17 |
| 2019 | #3103 | ↑1815 |
| 2020 | #2689 | ↑414 |
| 2021 | #2732 | ↓43 |
| 2022 | #2616 | ↑116 |
| 2023 | #2244 | ↑372 |
| 2024 | #1767 | ↑477 |
| 2025 | #1529 | ↑238 |
Frequently asked questions about Percival
Is Percival a popular name?
Yes — Percival currently ranks #1529 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Percival more common for boys or girls?
Percival is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Percival most popular?
Percival peaked in 2025 in United States, with 113 recorded births that year.
Is Percival rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Percival’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #745 in 1880 to #1529 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Percival?
At least 1,679 babies have been recorded with the name Percival across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Percival popular in more than one country?
Yes — Percival appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Percival?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Percival include Manolo, Nestor, Skylar, Terrell.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Percival in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.