Perry
Male name · ↓ Falling
36,964
Total Births
1959
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Perry
Perry is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 36,964 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 2,653 births |
| 1890s | 2,258 births |
| 1900s | 2,307 births |
| 1910s | 2,461 births |
| 1920s | 2,805 births |
| 1930s | 2,460 births |
| 1940s | 3,247 births |
| 1950s | 6,882 births |
| 1960s | 6,009 births |
| 1970s | 2,126 births |
| 1980s | 1,789 births |
| 1990s | 1,383 births |
| 2000s | 584 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Perry?
Perry has been given to 36,964 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1959 with 1,085 births that year.
Is Perry a boy or girl name?
Perry is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Perry most popular?
Perry was most popular in 1959, when 1,085 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Perry?
Perry first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).