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Pervie

An uncommon masculine name, possibly of Russian origin, with unclear meaning.

Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Pervie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Pervie today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pervie births was 1918 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Pervie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Pervie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

0

~ - Americans

Peak year

1918

5 babies that year

Average age

-

1919 SSA rank

#4,650

Tracked since 1918

Popularity

Pervie: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Pervie by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Pervie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
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Origin

Meaning and history of Pervie

The given name Pervie has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages dating back to around 3500-3000 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "pervi," which roughly translates to "one who possesses great strength" or "the mighty one." The name was commonly used among the Sumerian people who inhabited the southern regions of Mesopotamia, in what is now modern-day Iraq.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pervie can be found in a cuneiform inscription on a clay tablet dating back to around 2500 BCE. This tablet, discovered in the ancient city of Ur, mentions a Sumerian warrior named Pervie who was celebrated for his valor and prowess in battle.

During the later Babylonian period, around 1800-1600 BCE, the name Pervie appears to have gained popularity among the ruling class. Several inscriptions and records from this era mention individuals bearing this name, often associated with positions of power and influence in the royal courts or military.

In the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly the Mahabharata, there is a reference to a powerful king named Pervie who ruled over a vast kingdom in the region now known as the Indian subcontinent. This Pervie is said to have lived around the 8th century BCE and is described as a just and wise ruler.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Pervie. One such figure was Pervie the Carthaginian, a skilled military commander who lived in the 5th century BCE and played a crucial role in the Punic Wars against the Roman Republic.

Another prominent Pervie was a Byzantine scholar and philosopher who lived in the 6th century CE. Known for his extensive contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics, his writings and teachings had a significant influence on the intellectual landscape of the Byzantine Empire.

In the 11th century CE, there was a renowned Persian poet named Pervie who gained recognition for his beautiful and intricate verses. His poetic works were widely celebrated and have been preserved in various literary anthologies.

During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist named Pervie made a name for himself as a skilled fresco painter and sculptor. His works adorned numerous churches and palaces across Italy, showcasing his remarkable talent and attention to detail.

Finally, in the 18th century, there was a French explorer and cartographer named Pervie who embarked on several expeditions to the Americas. His detailed maps and journals documenting his voyages contributed significantly to the geographical knowledge of the time.

People

Pervie + last name combinations

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FAQ

Pervie: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Pervie?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pervie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.

Is Pervie a common name?

We classify Pervie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Pervie most popular?

The single biggest year for Pervie was 1918, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pervie is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Pervie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Pervie a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pervie in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Pervie still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Pervie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Pervie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many Americans are named Pervie?

See how many Americans are named Pervie on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.

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