Perkins

Perkins - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Perkins at a glance

Perkins is ranked #1950 among boy baby names in 1921, with 5 births in 1921. It peaked in 1921 at #1950 and first appeared on the charts in 1921.

Rank in 1921
#1950
Births in 1921
5
Peak year
1921 (#1950)
First appeared
1921
Popularity
1 in 205,167 boys

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Perkins appeared on the charts for the first time in 1921 on position #1950. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Perkins and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Perkins? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Perkins. The baby boy name Perkins was given to 5 baby boys in 1921, ranking #1950 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 205,167 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Perkins peaked in popularity 105 years ago in 1921 on position 1950.



Famous with this name

Elizabeth Perkins
Emily Perkins
Anthony Perkins


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Perkins is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Perkins is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #425 - and is the least popular in Mississippi at position #425.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Perkins is where you live.


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Perkins origin and meaning

Perkins is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Perkins, pop culture references for the name Perkins and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Perkins

We've found the following names that sound similar to Perkins, sorted by popularity.

Pierson / Pershing / Pearson / Prashant /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19211950

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Mississippi425

Even more about Perkins


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Perkins a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Perkins?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1921
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Perkins
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 205,167
Letter count 7
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1921
1921 births +5

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