Total births
876
Boys' name · since 1906
Perfecto
Since 1906, U.S. Social Security records show 876 babies named Perfecto, peaking in 1964. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 876
- total births
- 1906–2011
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 15%
- born in that decade
876 boys have been named Perfecto since 1906, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Perfecto recorded 876 times among boys since 1906, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1906 to 2011.
- 876 total births
- 1906–2011 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 15% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
876 boys have been named Perfecto since 1906, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2011.
- 876
- total births
- 1906–2011
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 15%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Perfecto was born in this single decade.
1964
Single peak year
19 babies were named Perfecto in 1964 - its busiest year on record.
Perfecto's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Perfecto's SSA record in two at 1958 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1906, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1964 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Perfecto at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1964
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1906
Perfecto popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1906–2011
- Peak year (1964)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Perfecto by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Perfecto's strongest decade.
128 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Perfecto births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 33
1910s
33 births
- 1920s
1920s
128 births
- 1930s
1930s
106 births
- 1940s
1940s
124 births
- 1950s
1950s
107 births
- 1960s
1960s
93 births
- 1970s
1970s
92 births
- 1980s
1980s
74 births
- 1990s 51
1990s
51 births
- 2000s
2000s
58 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 128 births (15% of all-time use).
How Perfecto compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Perfecto's total volume
Perfecto vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Perfecto by state
Where Perfecto concentrates geographically, total births since 1906
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 200 | 22.8% |
| #2 | New Mexico | | 12 | 1.4% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Perfecto's total US births 22.8%
Even split
200 of 876 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Perfecto? ▼
876 babies have been named Perfecto since 1906. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 1964 with 19 births.
When was Perfecto most popular? ▼
Perfecto was most popular in the 1920s decade with 128 total births. The single peak year was 1964.
Where is Perfecto most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Perfecto are Texas (200 births), New Mexico (12 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Perfecto been used? ▼
Perfecto has been recorded in Social Security data since 1906, spanning 106 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Perfecto? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Perry, Percy, Pernell, Perrin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Perfecto's data
- Perfecto's decade-level peak was the 1920s (128 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Perfectos (200 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Perfecto
Nearby Names Like Perfecto
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Perfecto
Perry Boy
#1238 76,044 births
Percy Boy
#1256 32,204 births
Pernell Boy
3,037 births
Perrin Boy
#3696 1,568 births
Percival Boy
#1768 1,466 births
Compare Perfecto side by side: Perfecto vs Perry Perfecto vs Percy Perfecto vs Pernell
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1906–2011 (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. "Perfecto: Baby Name Since 1906 - 876 Births, Peak 1964." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/perfecto. 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 Perfecto 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.