Perian
girl namePerian entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #1523 in 1960, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1959–2025
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rank today
#1523
peak (1960)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5031 |
| 1960s | #4318 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Perian are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Perian alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Perian in 2025?
- Perian is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Perian most popular?
- Perian peaked in 1960, reaching #1523 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Perian with classmates?
- Perian will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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