Purlie

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Purlie was a distinctively Black name used primarily among baby boys. Purlie, along with alternate spellings Pearlie and Perlie, is virtually unheard of today.

Purlie is also given to girls.

Pronounced PUR-lee.

As of October 2026, Purlie ranked #5282 for girls in US births in 1928 SSA.