How Many People Are Named Perry?
79,516
people in the United States are named Perry
1 in 4,212 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#810
π Rare
Population Percentage
0.0237%
Of US population
Peak Year
1959
2,785 births
Trend
β
Stable
π Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
PER-ee
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname which is either English or Welsh in origin. It can be derived from Middle English perrie meaning "pear tree", or else from Welsh ap Herry, meaning "son of HERRY". A famous bearer of the surname was Matthew Perry (1794-1858), the American naval officer who opened Japan to the West.
β§ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
π₯ Age Distribution
Average Age: 67.4 years old
π Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
π State-Wise Distribution
Texas
5,140
California
4,558
New York
4,021
North Carolina
3,328
Illinois
3,297
Georgia
3,183
Ohio
3,156
Pennsylvania
2,897
Louisiana
2,653
Michigan
2,485
π‘ Fun Facts About "Perry"
- 264 babies were named Perry in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1959
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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