Purvis Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Purvis originates from the Old French name Porvais, meaning 'the one who carries a burden'. Its historical forms include Porvais and Purves, evolving into its modern English version. The traits associated with the name include strength and resilience, and it has no direct biblical relevance. Purvis became popular as a surname in medieval England and has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
The name Purvis is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation 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. From 2020-2022, Purvis has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Purvis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1906th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1945th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2317th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3509th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7951st out of 16616 names. Discover how the name 'Purvis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Purvis"
Pronunciation
/ˈpɜːrvɪs/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Purvis is derived from the Old French personal name 'Porvais', which means 'the one who carries a burden or a burdened one'.
Meaning
burdened one
Language Evolution
Porvais (Old French), Purves (Middle English), Purvis (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Purvis gained popularity as a surname in England during the medieval period and has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Purves, Pervis, Pervise
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Purvis is relatively uncommon today, but it carries a sense of heritage and tradition, often associated with strength and resilience.
Famous People
Purvis Young (American artist), William Purvis (Scottish inventor)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Purvis"
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 "Purvis"
"Purvis" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1906th of 7545 | 272 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1945th of 6773 | 261 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2317th of 7552 | 234 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3509th of 10718 | 138 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7951st of 16616 | 59 |
Regional Popularity of "Purvis" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
57.23% 1354th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
66.13% 1556th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
66.14% 1887th/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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Purvis" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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 "Purvis"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Purvis" 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.