Total births
898
Girls' name · since 1984
Perel
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 898 babies named Perel, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3100
- among girls today
- 898
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other girls
898 babies have been named Perel since 1984, making it today's #3100 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Perel recorded 898 times among girls since 1984, holding rank #3100 nationally today, ahead of 83% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2025.
- #3100 among girls today
- 898 born since 1984
- 2010s peak decade
- 83% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Perel is currently the #3100 girls' name in America, more common than 83% of girls - 898 born since 1984, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3100
- among girls today
- 898
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 83%
- more common than other girls
Perel vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3100
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 83% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Perel was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
52 babies were named Perel in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Perel compares
898 Top 34% higher than 66% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Perel's all-time total is 135% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Perel | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 898 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 52 | 48 | 19,840 |
Perel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Perel's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 52, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Perel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,100
Active since
1984
Perel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Perel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Perel's strongest decade.
299 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Perel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 84
1990s
84 births
- 2000s
2000s
234 births
- 2010s
2010s
299 births
- 2020s
2020s
270 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 299 births (33% of all-time use).
How Perel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Perel's total volume
Perel vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Perel by state
Where Perel concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 556 | 61.9% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 130 | 14.5% |
New York share of Perel's total US births 61.9%
Even split
556 of 898 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Perel? ▼
Since 1984, Social Security records show 898 babies named Perel. Today it holds rank #3100 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 52 births.
When was Perel most popular? ▼
Perel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 299 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Perel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Perel are New York (556 births), New Jersey (130 births).
How long has the name Perel been used? ▼
Perel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1984, spanning 42 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Perel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Perla, Persephone, Perry, Peri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Perel's data
- Perel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (299 total births) through the 2020s (270) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Perels (556 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Perel
Nearby Names Like Perel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Perel
Perla Girl
#1307 20,806 births
Persephone Girl
#736 4,960 births
Perry Girl
#1913 3,691 births
Peri Girl
#5327 2,465 births
Perri Girl
#3653 2,448 births
Compare Perel side by side: Perel vs Perla Perel vs Persephone Perel vs Perry
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Perel
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5,032 births · Peak 2016
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1,050 births · Peak 2025
Kaily #3098
2,560 births · Peak 2010
Skylee #3102
2,616 births · Peak 2013
Niah #3097
1,741 births · Peak 2013
Airam #3103
1,048 births · Peak 2024
Karson #3096
2,106 births · Peak 1999
Nitya #3104
1,136 births · Peak 2005
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1984–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Perel: #3100 Girls' Name - 898 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/perel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Perel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.