Perseus
girl namePerseus entered the US charts in 2007, peaked at #12876 in 2016, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2007–2025
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rank today
#12876
peak (2016)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #17465 |
| 2010s | #15875 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Perseus are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Perseus alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Perseus in 2025?
- Perseus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Perseus most popular?
- Perseus peaked in 2016, reaching #12876 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Perseus with classmates?
- Perseus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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