Perry
Peaked at #101 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Perry has been recorded 5% of the time for girls and 95% of the time for boys.
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Perry — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#904
in 1883
Current rank
#1915
in 2024
Years tracked
125
1883–2024
Trend
Rising
Perry was already at its most popular for girls in 1883 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #904), with 6 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #2576 (2014) to #1915 (2024) — a 26% improvement.
As of 2024, Perry ranks #1915 nationally for girls, with 104 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,915 | 104 |
| 2023 | #1,684 | 123 |
| 2022 | #1,950 | 102 |
| 2021 | #1,857 | 108 |
| 2020 | #2,092 | 88 |
| 2019 | #1,946 | 101 |
| 2018 | #2,291 | 80 |
| 2017 | #2,031 | 97 |
Perry — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#101
in 1880
Current rank
#1242
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Perry was already at its most popular for boys in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #101), with 134 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1216 (2014) to #1242 (2024) — a 2% drop.
As of 2024, Perry ranks #1242 nationally for boys, with 160 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,242 | 160 |
| 2023 | #1,376 | 136 |
| 2022 | #1,372 | 137 |
| 2021 | #1,300 | 145 |
| 2020 | #1,261 | 146 |
| 2019 | #1,362 | 132 |
| 2018 | #1,338 | 135 |
| 2017 | #1,248 | 147 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Perry most popular?
Perry was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #101 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Perry becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Perry?
At least 79,516 babies have been recorded with the name Perry in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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