Perry
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Pear Tree; Dweller by the Pear Tree
Background: The name Perry originates from the Latin word 'pirum,' meaning 'pear,' and is also derived from the Old English 'perrie,' indicating a dweller by the pear tree. This connection to the fruit tree is evident in the evolution of the name through different languages.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#380
Total births
79,516
Most popular decade
1950s
(52,092 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-26 ranks)
Years in Top 100
1
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
95.5% male
4.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 134
- First year rank
- #100
- Peak year
- 1959
- Peak year births
- 2,750
- Peak rank
- #132
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 160
- Recent rank
- #1,239
Female
- First year
- 1883
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #817
- Peak year
- 2023
- Peak year births
- 123
- Peak rank
- #1,679
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 104
- Recent rank
- #1,906
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).