Percival Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Old French
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Percival means 'traveler' or 'one who passes through horse'.
Meaning of the Name Percival
Percival is a name of Old French origin. It is derived from the Old French name Perceval, which was ultimately derived from the Latin name Peregrinus, meaning 'traveler'. The name is associated with the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, as Percival was one of the knights. It is also believed to have Celtic roots, with 'Per' meaning 'through' and 'cawal' meaning 'horse'.
Popularity of the Name Percival
The popularity for the name Percival peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 51 births, which ranked number 5,752 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Percival had the most male births in 2022 with 51, which ranked number 2,600 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Percival has increased sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 51 births, an increase of 466.67%. Among males, Percival has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 51 births, an increase of 466.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Percival
- 10 Year Trend of Percival: 466.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Percival: 466.67%
Popularity of Percival by State
For males, Percival was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Percival. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Percival
- Total Births of Percival: 61 (18.94%)
- Male Births of Percival: 61 (18.94%)
Given the upward trend of Percival over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 18.94% increase in total births, for a total of 61 births in 2024. Male births for Percival have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 61 male births in 2024, an increase of 18.94%.