Pernell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Pernell has French origins, derived from the diminutive 'Pernelle', which means 'rock' or 'stone'. It has evolved through forms like Pernelle and Pernald. While it does not have biblical relevance, Pernell became popular in the 20th century as a unique name choice. It is often associated with creativity and individuality, and notable figures include Pernell Roberts and Pernell Whitaker.
The name Pernell is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Pernell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Pernell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3034th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2144th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1154th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1097th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1845th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4887th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8837th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4171st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3231st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7802nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 16521st out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Pernell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Pernell"
Pronunciation
/pərˈnɛl/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Pernell is derived from the Old French name 'Pernelle', which is a diminutive form of the name 'Pierre', meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.
Meaning
rock, stone
Language Evolution
Pernelle, Pernell, Pernald
Historical Usage
Pernell gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a unique and modern name choice.
Variants & Derivatives
Pernelle, Pernald, Pern
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Pernell is perceived as a distinctive and somewhat old-fashioned name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Pernell Roberts, Pernell Whitaker
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Pernell"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Pernell"
"Pernell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3034th of 7545 | 119 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2144th of 6773 | 220 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1154th of 7552 | 808 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1097th of 10718 | 895 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1845th of 16616 | 625 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4887th of 24088 | 270 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8837th of 23106 | 94 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4171st of 9107 | 85 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3231st of 9204 | 144 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7802nd of 12526 | 36 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 16521st of 19264 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Pernell" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
56.74% 1335th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
51.91% 1156th/2227 |
39.84% 968th/2430 |
30.49% 870th/2853 |
46.31% 1285th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
41.57% 1221st/2937 |
35.52% 1237th/3483 |
26.63% 937th/3518 |
43.60% 1763rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
52.13% 1921st/3685 |
33.90% 1517th/4475 |
30.17% 1567th/5194 |
53.79% 3398th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
60.11% 4396th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Pernell" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
94.89% 2245th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
63.62% 1497th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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85.94% 2452nd/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Pernell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Pernell" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.