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Purcell

Purcell is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Purcell?

Recorded births named Purcell by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	454 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Purcell's popularity over time

Babies named Purcell per year — United States (1915–1985). United States peaked in 1948 (13/yr).

When was Purcell popular?

Purcell reached its peak in 1948, when it was the #4775 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1940s name.

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