Percival
A boys’ name of Old French origin, meaning pierce the valley.
Babies a year
47
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#735
47 babies
In 2025, 47 babies in England and Wales were named Percival. In the US, 19 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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