Perry

Perry - A very unique male name

Perry appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #224. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Perry and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Perry? 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 Perry. The baby boy name Perry was given to 80 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1403 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 18,329 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Perry peaked in popularity 68 years ago in 1958 on position 132.

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Perry is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Perry is currently topping the baby name charts in Montana at position #272 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,493.

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 Perry is where you live.

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Perry origin and meaning

English and Welsh surname — sources disputed

Uncertain — as an English surname from Old English pirige, 'pear tree'; also an anglicised Welsh ap Harry, 'son of Harry'

Perry travelled from surname to first name and peaked in the US in 1959. Two surname sources feed it — the pear-tree name and the Welsh patronymic — and individual families may descend from either. It has been falling since 2020.

Origin uncertain

Perry is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Perry, pop culture references for the name Perry and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Perry

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

Pierre / Pharaoh / Piero / Pryor / Pharoah / Parry / Prue / Piper / Power /

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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.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Perry

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 Perry 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 Perry?

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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Pronunciation

PAIR-ee · /ˈpɛri/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Peri — A different name — a Persian and Hebrew name in its own right

Famous bearers

• Perry Como — American singer and television host, one of the most popular entertainers of the 1950s (1912–2001) Contemporary
• Perry Mason — Fictional defence attorney of Erle Stanley Gardner's novels and the long-running television series (Fictional, 1933) Fictional

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Friendly and mid-century — a surname name that feels softer than most of its kind.

Worth knowing

• Strong singer and fictional-lawyer associations: Perry Como for grandparents, Perry Mason for everyone else.