Perel
Every Perel since 1984 — 898 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Perel
Perel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,125 in 2025 with 52 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 898 American babies have been named Perel. Its peak came in 2024, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Perel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Perel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | #3,125 |
| 2024 | 52 | #3,110 |
| 2023 | 48 | #3,369 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,879 |
| 2021 | 47 | #3,379 |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,339 |
| 2019 | 32 | #4,419 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,987 |
| 2017 | 27 | #5,021 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,095 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,690 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,998 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,313 |
| 2012 | 36 | #4,198 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,542 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,803 |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,168 |
| 2008 | 40 | #3,991 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,498 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,776 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,745 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,338 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,819 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,866 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,893 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,931 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,931 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,051 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Perel in 2025?
Perel ranked #3,125 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 52 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Perel?
898 babies have been named Perel in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Perel most popular?
Perel peaked in 2024, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Perel a boy or girl name?
Perel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Perel rising or falling?
Perel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.