Perry
Perry: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หpษษนi/ ยท /หpeษนi/
Meaning and origin of Perry
- A unisex given name.
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
- A diminutive of the unisex given name Peregrine.
How popular is Perry?
Since 1880, 3,691 girls and 76,044 boys in the U.S. have been named Perry (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #904 in 1883. Its highest rank for boys was #101 in 1880. In 2025, 218 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Perry
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Sibling name ideas for Perry
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Perry FAQ
What does the name Perry mean?
A unisex given name. A unisex given name transferred from the surname. A diminutive of the unisex given name Peregrine.
What is the origin of the name Perry?
Perry is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Perry?
Since 1880, 3,691 girls and 76,044 boys in the U.S. have been named Perry (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #904 in 1883. Its highest rank for boys was #101 in 1880. In 2025, 218 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Perry a boy or girl name?
Perry is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 3,691 girls and 76,044 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.