Powell Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Welsh
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Powell is a Welsh surname meaning 'eminent' or 'noble'.
Meaning of the Name Powell
Powell is a surname of Welsh origin. It is derived from the Welsh name 'Hywel', meaning 'eminent' or 'noble'. The name Powell can be traced back to ancient Welsh royal families and it was often used as a given name before becoming a popular surname. It is commonly found in Wales and England.
Popularity of the Name Powell
The popularity for the name Powell peaked in popularity in the year 1919 with 32 births, which ranked number 2,615 out of 9,305 unique names for that year. Powell had the most female births in 2016 with 6, which ranked number 14,320 out of 18,860 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1919 with 32, which ranked number 1,247 out of 4,810 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Powell has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 12 births, an increase of 100.00%. Among males, Powell has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 12 births, an increase of 100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Powell
- 20 Year Trend of Powell: 50.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Powell: 100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Powell: 100.00%
Popularity of Powell by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Powell. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Powell in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Powell is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Powell
- Total Births of Powell: 13 (7.18%)
- Male Births of Powell: 13 (7.18%)
Given the upward trend of Powell over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.18% increase in total births, for a total of 13 births in 2024. Male births for Powell have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 13 male births in 2024, an increase of 7.18%.