boy's name
Pervis
PUR-vis (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 878
Pervis is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2002 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1965, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1892.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Pervis Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 99 |
| 1930s | 126 |
| 1940s | 101 |
| 1950s | 128 |
| 1960s | 135 |
| 1970s | 111 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Pervis?
In 2002, Pervis was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Pervis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Pervis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Pervis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Pervis
- English PUR-vis
Sibling Names for Pervis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Pervis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Pervis
How popular is the name Pervis?
In 2002, Pervis was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Pervis a girl's or a boy's name?
Pervis is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Pervis?
Pervis has 2 syllables.
When was Pervis most popular?
Pervis peaked in 1965, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.