Perry Unisex

Popularity: #764 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationPEH-ree / /ˈpɛri/

English; French

Meaning

English: dweller by the pear tree; French: rock

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Perry has roots in both English and French cultures. In English, it is derived from the Old French 'perrier,' meaning 'pear tree.' The name has been used since the Middle Ages and has seen various spellings and forms over time. It gained popularity in the 19th century and has been used as both a first name and surname.

Trend Summary

Perry has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

HarryBarryDerryKerryMurrayRoryCody

Variants

  • Perry
  • Perrie

International Variants

  • Perrin (French)
  • Pere (Catalan)
  • Peregrine (Latin)

Famous people named Perry

Perry Como was an American singer and television personality known for his smooth voice and relaxed style.

Perry Mason is a fictional character created by Erle Stanley Gardner, known as a defense attorney in a series of mystery novels.

Perry Farrell is an American singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Jane's Addiction.

Perry Ellis was an American fashion designer known for his innovative contributions to the fashion industry.

Fictional characters named Perry

Perry the Platypus is a character from the animated series 'Phineas and Ferb,' known for being a secret agent.

Perry White is the editor of the Daily Planet in the Superman comics and films, often portrayed as a mentor to Clark Kent.

Sibling Suggestions

HenryTerryLarryGaryJerryCory

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Perry was first seen in the United States in 1880. Perry has ranked as high as #280 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, New York, North Carolina, Illinois, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Perry has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Perry (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 18
19%
CA 14
15%
FL 10
11%
GA 10
11%
NC 8
9%
OH 7
7%
NY 6
6%
PA 6
6%
VA 5
5%
IL 5
5%
IN 5
5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880134
1881123
1882133
1883133
1884135
1885115
1886141
1887112
1888124
1889105
1890108
1891104
1892110
189391
189478
189597
1896111
1897103
189883
1899104
1900142
190187
1902108
190388
190493
1905104
190697
190786
1908133
1909109
1910125
1911152
1912216
1913280
1914338
1915478
1916439
1917527
1918553
1919528
1920542
1921565
1922615
1923588
1924602
1925568
1926565
1927584
1928633
1929576
1930581
1931543
1932528
1933486
1934545
1935517
1936504
1937544
1938579
1939584
1940553
1941593
1942706
1943690
1944605
1945683
1946856
19471,053
1948981
19491,058
19501,096
19511,176
19521,153
19531,227
19541,254
19551,451
19561,867
19572,369
19582,735
19592,750
19602,416
19612,228
19621,931
19631,712
19641,549
19651,363
19661,122
19671,014
1968891
1969895
1970845
1971732
1972542
1973506
1974528
1975488
1976460
1977380
1978416
1979457
1980443
1981472
1982426
1983445
1984421
1985521
1986474
1987483
1988456
1989463
1990473
1991428
1992387
1993409
1994370
1995342
1996316
1997319
1998296
1999262
2000263
2001245
2002231
2003216
2004226
2005193
2006195
2007183
2008166
2009163
2010131
2011149
2012144
2013139
2014151
2015140
2016122
2017147
2018135
2019132
2020146
2021145
2022137
2023136
2024160