Perry
boy name#1370 in 2025Perry entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #100 in 1880, ranks #1370 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1370
rank today
#100
peak (1880)
135
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #114 |
| 1890s | #155 |
| 1900s | #181 |
| 1910s | #222 |
| 1920s | #225 |
| 1930s | #222 |
| 1940s | #210 |
| 1950s | #173 |
| 1960s | #191 |
| 1970s | #340 |
| 1980s | #393 |
| 1990s | #546 |
| 2000s | #887 |
| 2010s | #1281 |
| 2020s | #1317 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Perry has been most popular in TX, CA, NY.
Living bearers
About 47,000 people named Perry are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Perry alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Perry in 2025?
- Perry ranks #1370 among US boy names in 2025, with 135 babies given the name.
- When was the name Perry most popular?
- Perry peaked in 1880, reaching #100 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Perry with classmates?
- Perry will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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