Purl Name Popularity and Statistics
Purl is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Purl?
Purl is spelled P-U-R-L. The name has 4 letters.
Purl Popularity in 1929
Rank#3,559
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage fell 804 places to #3,559 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 1925.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Purl Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1884 through 1929. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Boys | 6 | #3,559 |
| 1925 | Boys | 10 | #2,755 |
| 1924 | Boys | 6 | #3,867 |
| 1923 | Boys | 6 | #3,822 |
| 1921 | Boys | 7 | #3,517 |
| 1919 | Boys | 5 | #4,168 |
| 1917 | Boys | 6 | #3,545 |
| 1916 | Boys | 7 | #3,177 |
| 1914 | Boys | 5 | #3,264 |
| 1890 | Boys | 5 | #994 |
| 1886 | Boys | 5 | #959 |
| 1885 | Boys | 7 | #765 |
| 1884 | Boys | 6 | #848 |
When Was Purl Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1925 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #2,755
1921 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #3,517
1916 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #3,177
1885 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #765