Perseus Name Popularity and Statistics
Perseus 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 Perseus?
Perseus is spelled P-E-R-S-E-U-S. The name has 7 letters.
Perseus Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,204
Recorded Births168
- Boys usage rose 71 places to #1,204 and recorded 14 more 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.
Perseus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1989 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 168 | #1,204 |
| 2024 | Boys | 154 | #1,275 |
| 2023 | Boys | 123 | #1,465 |
| 2022 | Boys | 130 | #1,414 |
| 2021 | Boys | 128 | #1,424 |
| 2020 | Boys | 110 | #1,518 |
| 2019 | Boys | 105 | #1,582 |
| 2018 | Boys | 93 | #1,687 |
| 2017 | Boys | 55 | #2,345 |
| 2016 | Girls | 7 | #12,876 |
| 2016 | Boys | 64 | #2,145 |
| 2015 | Boys | 51 | #2,457 |
| 2014 | Boys | 47 | #2,582 |
| 2013 | Boys | 60 | #2,182 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5 | #16,869 |
| 2012 | Boys | 38 | #3,002 |
| 2011 | Girls | 5 | #16,764 |
| 2011 | Boys | 31 | #3,434 |
| 2010 | Girls | 5 | #16,992 |
| 2010 | Boys | 17 | #5,251 |
| 2009 | Girls | 5 | #17,294 |
| 2008 | Boys | 5 | #12,553 |
| 2007 | Girls | 5 | #17,636 |
| 1989 | Boys | 5 | #7,905 |
When Was Perseus 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.
2025 · Boys
168 recorded births
National rank #1,204
2024 · Boys
154 recorded births
National rank #1,275
2022 · Boys
130 recorded births
National rank #1,414
2021 · Boys
128 recorded births
National rank #1,424
Where Perseus 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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| UT | #515 | 8 |
| MO | #789 | 6 |
| OH | #801 | 10 |
| WA | #801 | 7 |
| AZ | #844 | 6 |
| CO | #849 | 5 |
| IN | #949 | 5 |
| FL | #1,256 | 9 |