Total births
96
Girls' name · since 1911
Perina
Since 1911, U.S. Social Security records show 96 babies named Perina, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 96
- total births
- 1911–1925
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Perina is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 96 have been recorded since 1911.
Social Security Administration records show Perina recorded 96 times among girls since 1911, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1925.
- 96 total births
- 1911–1925 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
96 girls have been named Perina since 1911, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1925.
- 96
- total births
- 1911–1925
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Perina was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
20 babies were named Perina in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Perina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Perina splits its recorded history at 1918: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1917 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1922 peak of 20 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Perina at a glance
Last recorded 1925Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Perina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1925
- Peak year (1922)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Perina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Perina's strongest decade.
56 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Perina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
56 births
- 1920s
1920s
40 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 56 births (58% of all-time use).
Perina by state
Where Perina concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 8 | 8.3% |
Pennsylvania share of Perina's total US births 8.3%
8 of 96 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Perina? ▼
Since 1911, Social Security records show 96 babies named Perina. The most recent recorded year was 1925. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 20 births.
When was Perina most popular? ▼
Perina was most popular in the 1910s decade with 56 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Perina most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Perina are Pennsylvania (8 births).
How long has the name Perina been used? ▼
Records for Perina go back to 1911, giving 15 years of history through 1925.
What names are similar to Perina? ▼
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 Perina's data
- Perina's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (56 total births) through the 1920s (40) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Perinas (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Perina
Nearby Names Like Perina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Perina
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 Perina side by side: Perina vs Perla Perina vs Persephone Perina vs Perry
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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, 1911–1925 (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. "Perina: Baby Name Since 1911 - 96 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/perina. 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 Perina 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.