Peregrin Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PEH-ruh-grin //ˈpɛrɪɡrɪn//
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: traveler (Latin); wanderer (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Peregrin has its roots in the Latin word "peregrinus," which means "foreigner" or "traveler." This term evolved through various linguistic stages, entering Old French as "pelerin," which referred to a pilgrim or someone who journeys to a sacred place. The name made its way into English during the Middle Ages, particularly in the context of the Crusades, when many Europeans undertook pilgrimages to the Holy Land, thereby popularizing the term and its derivatives in various forms.
Historically, the name Peregrin is often associated with the medieval concept of pilgrimage, reflecting a spiritual journey or quest for enlightenment. The name gained prominence in literature, notably through J.R.R.
Tolkien's character Peregrin Took, a hobbit in "The Lord of the Rings," published in the mid-20th century. This character embodies the themes of adventure and exploration, resonating with the original meaning of the name.
The use of Peregrin in this context highlights the enduring association with travel and discovery, both physical and metaphorical. In addition to its literary significance, the name has been linked to various historical figures and saints, particularly in the context of pilgrimage.
The term "pelerin" was also used in medieval France to denote those who traveled to sacred sites, further embedding the name within the cultural fabric of the time. The name's connotations of journeying and seeking have allowed it to maintain a certain resonance throughout history, symbolizing not only physical travel but also spiritual quests and personal growth.
Famous people named Peregrin
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Peregrin Took is a fictional character best known for being a hobbit in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
Fictional characters named Peregrin
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Peregrin Took is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. He is a hobbit and one of the members of the Fellowship of the Ring, known for his bravery and loyalty.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Peregrin was first seen in the United States in 2011.
Peregrin has ranked as high as #1340 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Peregrin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Peregrin is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Peregrin was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Peregrin
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Peregrin.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |