girl's name
Purificacion
poo-ree-fee-kah-THYOHN (Spanish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 5
- Letters 12
- Births on record 30
Purificacion is a girl's name with 5 syllables. In 1971 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1958, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1958.
- 5 syllables, with the stress on syllable 5.
Purificacion Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1950s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Purificacion?
In 1971, Purificacion was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Purificacion
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Purificacion Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Purificacion over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Purificacion
- Spanish poo-ree-fee-kah-THYOHN
Sibling Names for Purificacion
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Purificacion — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Purificacion
Is Purificacion a girl's or a boy's name?
Purificacion is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Purificacion?
Purificacion has 5 syllables.
When was Purificacion most popular?
Purificacion peaked in 1958, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.