UK boy's name
Percie
Percie is a masculine name of French origin meaning "from Percé.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Percie is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Percie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2018 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Percie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Percie ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 boys were registered as Percie.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Percie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Percie mean?
The name Percie has its origins in the French language, deriving from the Latin name Persius. It emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th century, and was initially popularized in regions of modern-day France and England.
Percie is believed to have evolved from the Latin word "persicus," which means "Persian" or "from Persia." This connection suggests that the name may have roots in the ancient Persian culture, potentially associated with individuals who immigrated or had ties to the Persian region.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Percie can be found in the 13th-century poem "Le Roman de la Rose," written by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun. This literary work played a significant role in the dissemination of the name across medieval Europe.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Percie. One prominent figure was Percie Shafton, an English author and playwright who lived from 1572 to 1636. He is best known for his satirical works that critiqued the social and political climate of his time.
Another individual of note was Percie Bysshe Shelley, an English Romantic poet who lived from 1792 to 1822. He is renowned for his lyrical works, such as "Ode to the West Wind" and "Adonais," which explored themes of nature, love, and revolution.
In the 16th century, Percie Howard, an English nobleman and Earl of Northumberland, played a crucial role in the Northern Rebellion against Queen Elizabeth I. Despite his influential status, the rebellion was ultimately unsuccessful.
Percie Lowell, an American poet and critic born in 1855, was a prominent figure in the New England literary scene. He is remembered for his contributions to the Imagist movement and his advocacy for free verse poetry.
Lastly, Percie Blackwood, a British author and occultist who lived from 1874 to 1944, gained recognition for his writings on supernatural and esoteric subjects, including his work "Experiences of a Ghost Hunter."
These individuals, spanning different eras and professions, exemplify the diverse backgrounds and achievements associated with the name Percie throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Percie over time
The chart below shows babies named Percie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Percie, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Percie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Percie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4749 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Percie
- Patrick 17,559
- Peter 13,150
- Paul 8,542
- Philip 4,997
- Parker 4,664
- Phoenix 3,865
- Preston 3,370
- Prince 1,782
- Patryk 1,763
- Phillip 1,697
- Percy 1,395
- Perry 1,015
FAQ
Percie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Percie in the UK right now?
In 2021, Percie was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Percie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Percie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Percie?
Percie is a masculine name of French origin meaning "from Percé.".
How many people are called Percie in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Percie across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.