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Percy

♂ Boy

Pronounced PUR-see /ˈpɜːr.siː/Low

Meaning: From the village of Percy in NormandyLow

In 30 seconds: Percy is an aristocratic English name from the Norman-French place name Percy-en-Auge in Normandy. Borne by the noble Percy family of Northumberland and the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, it has a blend of aristocratic history and literary romance.
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Origin LowFrench, Latin
MeaningFrom the village of Percy in Normandy
U.S. rank (2025)#1279 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births154 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 32,206

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Percy derives from the Norman family name de Percy, from the village of Percy-en-Auge in Normandy. The Percy family became one of England's most powerful noble families after the Norman Conquest. The name has been in continuous use in England since the 11th century.

Percy has a vintage British aristocratic quality but has been revived through the Percy Jackson book series, which introduced a whole new generation to this name. It is part of the broader vintage revival.

Did you know? Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) wrote Ozymandias, Ode to the West Wind, and To a Skylark — three of English literature's greatest poems. His name Percy thus carries the weight of some of the most beautiful words in the English language.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Percy

Variations

PercivalPercePearcy

Nicknames

PercePerky

Famous Bearers

  • ★Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822)
    English Romantic poet who wrote Ozymandias and Ode to the West Wind

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Frequently Asked

What does Percy mean?

Percy comes from the Norman-French place name Percy-en-Auge in Normandy, brought to England by the Norman Conquest.

Is Percy a popular name?

Percy has had a revival through the Percy Jackson book series and the broader vintage name trend.

How do you pronounce Percy?

Percy is pronounced PUR-see with two syllables.

What names are similar to Percy?

Similar vintage British names include Phineas, Cornelius, and Archibald.

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