Percy is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1583 in 2022 with 112 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 157 births ranking #1257. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 83.6%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 15,575 boys born was named Percy. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Percy is a compact vintage name with a literary, slightly aristocratic feel. It comes from surname use rather than from a transparent ancient personal-name meaning.
The name became known in Britain through noble families and later through literature. Its modern revival owes a lot to the comeback of short Edwardian-style boys' names.