Pericles
boy name#12008 in 2025Pericles entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #2982 in 1965, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
#12008
rank today
#2982
peak (1965)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4165 |
| 1960s | #3515 |
| 1970s | #4295 |
| 1980s | #7270 |
| 1990s | #8110 |
| 2000s | #10556 |
| 2020s | #11719 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Pericles are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Pericles alive today was born around 1973, making them about 52 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pericles in 2025?
- Pericles ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Pericles most popular?
- Pericles peaked in 1965, reaching #2982 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Pericles with classmates?
- Pericles will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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