NAME PROFILE
Percy
Percy is a French name meaning 'pierce the valley.' it has a distinguished, vintage charm and suggests a person who is observant, creative, and possesses a quiet authority.
Key Stats
| Total births | 32,840 |
| Gender | Male (70% / 30%) |
| Peak year | 1919 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
LA — 22%MS — 21%IL — 20%TX — 19%NY — 18%
Notable People
Percy Bysshe Shelley (Poet) · Percy Sledge (Singer) · Percy Faith (Composer) · Percy Tau (Athlete) · Percy Jackson (Fictional Character)
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