Perley
boy namePerley entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #332 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#332
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #601 |
| 1890s | #811 |
| 1900s | #1044 |
| 1910s | #1397 |
| 1920s | #1645 |
| 1930s | #1826 |
| 1940s | #2460 |
| 1950s | #2851 |
| 1960s | #3451 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Perley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Perley alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Perley in 2025?
- Perley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Perley most popular?
- Perley peaked in 1881, reaching #332 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Perley with classmates?
- Perley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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