Perceval Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PUR-suh-vahl //ˈpɜːrsəvəl//
Origin: Old French; Arthurian legend
Meaning: Old French: 'to pierce' or 'to break through'; Arthurian legend: 'the one who achieves the Holy Grail'
Historical & Cultural Background
Perceval is a name rooted in Arthurian legend, associated with the knight who seeks the Holy Grail. The character of Perceval appears in various medieval romances, notably in works by Chrétien de Troyes.
His story symbolizes the quest for spiritual enlightenment and purity. The name has been used in literature and popular culture, reflecting themes of chivalry and adventure.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Perceval was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Perceval has ranked as high as #1367 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Perceval has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Perceval is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Perceval was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Perceval
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Perceval.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 |