Total births
1,568
Unisex name · since 1899
Perrin
Perrin has 1,568 recorded births since 1899 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3696
- among boys today
- 1,568
- born since 1899
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
1,568 babies have been named Perrin since 1899, making it today's #3696 unisex name.
Perrin has 1,568 recorded births among boys since 1899, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3696 as of the latest data, more common than 74% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1899 to 2025.
- #3696 among boys today
- 1,568 born since 1899
- 2010s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Perrin is currently the #3696 unisex name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 1,568 born since 1899, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3696
- among boys today
- 1,568
- born since 1899
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Perrin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3696
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Perrin was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
47 babies were named Perrin in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Perrin compares
1,568 Top 24% higher than 76% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Perrin's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Perrin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,568 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 23 | 22,252 |
Perrin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Perrin splits its recorded history at 1980: 76% of all births land in the more recent half, 24% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1899 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2007 peak of 47 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Perrin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#3,696
Active since
1899
Perrin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1899–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 127 years of records
Perrin popularity over time - girls
479 total births recorded since 1962 (Perrin as girls' name)
Perrin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Perrin's strongest decade.
396 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Perrin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1910s 31
1910s
31 births
- 1920s 20
1920s
20 births
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s 37
1940s
37 births
- 1950s 65
1950s
65 births
- 1960s 101
1960s
101 births
- 1970s 106
1970s
106 births
- 1980s 114
1980s
114 births
- 1990s
1990s
184 births
- 2000s
2000s
305 births
- 2010s
2010s
396 births
- 2020s
2020s
193 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 396 births (25% of all-time use).
How Perrin 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 Perrin's total volume
Perrin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Perrin by state
Where Perrin concentrates geographically, total births since 1899
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 21 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #5 | Utah | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Perrin's total US births 1.3%
Even split
21 of 1,568 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Perrin? ▼
1,568 babies have been named Perrin since 1899. It currently ranks #3696 among boys. The peak year was 2007 with 47 births.
When was Perrin most popular? ▼
Perrin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 396 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Perrin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Perrin are California (21 births), Texas (11 births), Florida (5 births).
Is Perrin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Perrin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,568 births, and as a girl's name it has 479 births.
How long has the name Perrin been used? ▼
Records for Perrin go back to 1899, giving 127 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Perrin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Perry, Percy, Pernell, Percival, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Perrin's data
- Perrin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (396 total births) through the 2020s (193) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Perrins (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Perrin
Nearby Names Like Perrin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Perrin
Perry Boy
#1238 76,044 births
Percy Boy
#1256 32,204 births
Pernell Boy
3,037 births
Percival Boy
#1768 1,466 births
Perseus Boy
#1281 1,390 births
Compare Perrin side by side: Perrin vs Perry Perrin vs Percy Perrin vs Pernell
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Perrin
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41,330 births · Peak 1931
Rollins #3697
482 births · Peak 2025
Nathanial #3694
10,578 births · Peak 1999
Fermin #3698
4,832 births · Peak 1993
Abbott #3693
1,296 births · Peak 2016
Juel #3699
1,073 births · Peak 2006
Kaior #3692
69 births · Peak 2024
Lander #3700
1,162 births · Peak 2025
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, 1899–2025 (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. "Perrin: #3696 Unisex Name - 1,568 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/perrin. 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 Perrin 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.