Perez Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationPEH-rez / /ˈpɛrɛz/Hebrew; Spanish
Meaning
Hebrew: 'son of the rock'; Spanish: 'son of Perez'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Perez has Hebrew origins, meaning 'breach' or 'to break forth'. It is found in the Bible as the name of the son of Judah and Tamar. In Spanish-speaking cultures, Perez is a common surname that has also been adopted as a given name. The name has been used in various historical contexts, particularly in Jewish communities.
Trend Summary
The name Perez has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Pérez
International Variants
- Pérez (Spanish)
- Peretz (Hebrew)
Famous people named Perez
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Perez was first seen in the United States in 1954. Perez has ranked as high as #1204 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Perez has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Perez (1991)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 |