Perkins Name Popularity and Statistics
Perkins is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Perkins?
Perkins is spelled P-E-R-K-I-N-S. The name has 7 letters.
Perkins Popularity in 2000
Rank#10,349
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 6,405 places to #10,349 and recorded the same number of births compared with 1958.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Perkins Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1917 through 2000. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Boys | 5 | #10,349 |
| 1958 | Boys | 5 | #3,944 |
| 1947 | Boys | 7 | #3,096 |
| 1946 | Boys | 5 | #3,525 |
| 1943 | Boys | 5 | #3,538 |
| 1930 | Boys | 6 | #3,592 |
| 1929 | Boys | 5 | #3,959 |
| 1928 | Boys | 5 | #4,151 |
| 1925 | Boys | 5 | #4,197 |
| 1924 | Boys | 8 | #3,260 |
| 1921 | Boys | 10 | #2,804 |
| 1920 | Boys | 5 | #4,286 |
| 1917 | Boys | 8 | #2,956 |
When Was Perkins Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1921 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #2,804
1924 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #3,260
1917 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #2,956
1947 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #3,096
Where Perkins Ranked Highest in 1921
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #401 | 5 |