Perry
How to say it: PAIR-ee · /ˈpɛri/
From Old English 'pirige' (pear tree); also a Welsh surname derived from 'ap Herry' (son of Harry).
Perry was the 1,194th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 218 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,173 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,194 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 218 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,207 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | −4% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,173 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Dating back strongly to the 1880s, Perry saw its fullest use then and now sits far below that high. Still well used, it looks ready to turn upward ahead.
What goes with it
Crisp yet soft in sound, Perry moves lightly. Ross shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Perry is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Welsh.
Famous people named Perry
- Perry King (born 1948)American actor
- Perry Christie (born 1943)Bahamian politician
- Perry Anderson (born 1938)British historian
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Perry the Platypus (Agent P), central character of Disney's Phineas and Ferb.
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