Perry Name Popularity and Statistics
Perry 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 Perry?
Perry is spelled P-E-R-R-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Perry Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,214
Recorded Births83
Rank#1,370
Recorded Births135
- Girls usage fell 301 places to #2,214 and recorded 21 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 132 places to #1,370 and recorded 26 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Perry Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 83 | #2,214 |
| 2025 | Boys | 135 | #1,370 |
| 2024 | Girls | 104 | #1,913 |
| 2024 | Boys | 161 | #1,238 |
| 2023 | Girls | 123 | #1,681 |
| 2023 | Boys | 136 | #1,369 |
| 2022 | Girls | 102 | #1,942 |
| 2022 | Boys | 137 | #1,366 |
| 2021 | Girls | 108 | #1,851 |
| 2021 | Boys | 145 | #1,300 |
| 2020 | Girls | 88 | #2,078 |
| 2020 | Boys | 146 | #1,259 |
| 2019 | Girls | 101 | #1,941 |
| 2019 | Boys | 133 | #1,347 |
| 2018 | Girls | 80 | #2,275 |
| 2018 | Boys | 135 | #1,335 |
| 2017 | Girls | 97 | #2,018 |
| 2017 | Boys | 147 | #1,245 |
| 2016 | Girls | 88 | #2,188 |
| 2016 | Boys | 122 | #1,421 |
| 2015 | Girls | 87 | #2,169 |
| 2015 | Boys | 140 | #1,279 |
| 2014 | Girls | 69 | #2,560 |
| 2014 | Boys | 151 | #1,213 |
When Was Perry 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.
1959 · Boys
2,751 recorded births
National rank #132
1958 · Boys
2,734 recorded births
National rank #132
1960 · Boys
2,415 recorded births
National rank #146
1957 · Boys
2,369 recorded births
National rank #145
Where Perry Ranked Highest in 2025
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 Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #758 | 21 |
| NJ | #939 | 7 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #227 | 5 |
| IA | #493 | 6 |
| KS | #590 | 5 |
| MN | #718 | 6 |
| SC | #743 | 5 |
| VA | #798 | 8 |
| MI | #829 | 8 |
| PA | #1,004 | 7 |