Perrin
How to say it: PAIR-in · /ˈpɛrɪn/
Old French diminutive of Pierre meaning rock - medieval surname and given name, now unisex with literary feel.
Perrin was the 3,791st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 27 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 52% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #5,200 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #3,791 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 27 |
| Share of births | 1 in 122,790 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −52% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #5,200 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Perrin peaked in the 2010s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Perrin is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek.
Famous people named Perrin
- Perrin Buford (born 1994)American basketball player
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