Pernell
2 countries#10695 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Pernell was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,312 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #10695 · peaked in 1964 with 183 births
Most common in: Virginia, Louisiana, New York, Florida, South Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 1996–1996 · peaked in 1996 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 1996–1996 · peaked in 1996 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Pernell’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #6138 | — |
| 2005 | #6634 | ↓496 |
| 2006 | #3888 | ↑2746 |
| 2007 | #5661 | ↓1773 |
| 2008 | #5249 | ↑412 |
| 2009 | #6095 | ↓846 |
| 2010 | #5478 | ↑617 |
| 2011 | #5433 | ↑45 |
| 2012 | #8158 | ↓2725 |
| 2013 | #6603 | ↑1555 |
| 2014 | #7562 | ↓959 |
| 2015 | #12086 | ↓4524 |
| 2016 | #7605 | ↑4481 |
| 2017 | #6060 | ↑1545 |
| 2018 | #8154 | ↓2094 |
| 2019 | #7643 | ↑511 |
| 2020 | #6620 | ↑1023 |
| 2022 | #10863 | ↓4243 |
| 2023 | #10821 | ↑42 |
| 2025 | #10695 | ↑126 |
Frequently asked questions about Pernell
Is Pernell a popular name?
Yes — Pernell currently ranks #10695 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Pernell more common for boys or girls?
Pernell is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Pernell most popular?
Pernell peaked in 1964 in United States, with 183 recorded births that year.
Is Pernell rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Pernell’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3392 in 1915 to #10695 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Pernell?
At least 3,315 babies have been recorded with the name Pernell across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Pernell popular in more than one country?
Yes — Pernell appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.