Perry
Meaning
from Old English 'pirige' (pear tree); also a diminutive of Peter or Peregrine
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Perry peaked in the 1940s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
26 people · the #104,241 first name in Brazil · median age 22
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Perry
People given the name Perry in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1999. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Perry deep dive
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