Peri
Every Peri since 1936 — 2,475 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Peri
Peri is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,667 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1936, 2,475 American babies have been named Peri. Its peak came in 1960, when 97 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Peri stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Peri year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,667 | — | — |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,407 | — | — |
| 2023 | 32 | #4,435 | — | — |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,445 | — | — |
| 2021 | 41 | #3,721 | — | — |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,826 | — | — |
| 2019 | 36 | #4,056 | — | — |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,422 | — | — |
| 2017 | 42 | #3,681 | — | — |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,141 | — | — |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,831 | — | — |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,244 | — | — |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,985 | — | — |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,360 | — | — |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,887 | — | — |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,943 | — | — |
| 2009 | 36 | #4,255 | — | — |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,094 | — | — |
| 2007 | 39 | #4,037 | — | — |
| 2006 | 50 | #3,299 | — | — |
| 2005 | 48 | #3,249 | — | — |
| 2004 | 49 | #3,162 | — | — |
| 2003 | 55 | #2,831 | — | — |
| 2002 | 66 | #2,441 | — | — |
| 2001 | 61 | #2,533 | — | — |
| 2000 | 72 | #2,206 | — | — |
| 1995 | 47 | #2,644 | — | — |
| 1990 | 25 | #4,089 | — | — |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,234 | — | — |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,634 | — | — |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,851 | — | — |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,309 | — | — |
| 1965 | 26 | #2,392 | — | — |
| 1960 | 92 | #1,136 | 5 | #4,457 |
| 1955 | 20 | #2,528 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,147 | — | — |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,934 | — | — |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,440 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Peri
- Peri Gilpin Actor · b. 1961
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Peri in 2025?
Peri ranked #5,667 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Peri?
2,475 babies have been named Peri in the United States since 1936, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Peri most popular?
Peri peaked in 1960, when 97 newborns received the name.
Is Peri a boy or girl name?
Peri is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Peri rising or falling?
Peri is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Peri?
Well-known people named Peri include Peri Gilpin (actor).