Total births
24
Boys' name · since 1919
Perman
Perman has 24 recorded births since 1919 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1920 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 24
- total births
- 1919–1954
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
24 boys have been named Perman since 1919, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Perman recorded 24 times among boys since 1919, 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 1919 to 1954.
- 24 total births
- 1919–1954 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
24 boys have been named Perman since 1919, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1954.
- 24
- total births
- 1919–1954
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Perman was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
7 babies were named Perman in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Perman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Perman's SSA record in two at 1924 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1919, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Perman at a glance
Last recorded 1954Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Perman popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1954
- Peak year (1920)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Perman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Perman's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Perman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
12 births
- 1950s
1950s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 12 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Perman? ▼
Since 1919, Social Security records show 24 babies named Perman. The most recent recorded year was 1954. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 7 births.
When was Perman most popular? ▼
Perman was most popular in the 1920s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
How long has the name Perman been used? ▼
Records for Perman go back to 1919, giving 36 years of history through 1954.
What names are similar to Perman? ▼
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 Perman's data
- Perman's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1950s (7) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Perman
Nearby Names Like Perman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Perman
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 Perman side by side: Perman vs Perry Perman vs Percy Perman vs Pernell
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Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1919–1954 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Perman: Baby Name Since 1919 - 24 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/perman. 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 Perman 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 July 2026.