Total births
174
Unisex name · since 1983
Perris
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 174 babies named Perris, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 174
- total births
- 1983–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
174 boys have been named Perris since 1983, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Perris has 174 recorded births among boys since 1983, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2005.
- 174 total births
- 1983–2005 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
174 boys have been named Perris since 1983, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2005.
- 174
- total births
- 1983–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Perris was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
15 babies were named Perris in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Perris's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Perris splits its recorded history at 1994: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1988 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Perris at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Perris popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2005
- Peak year (1991)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Perris popularity over time - girls
128 total births recorded since 1987 (Perris as girls' name)
Perris by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Perris's strongest decade.
103 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Perris births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 41
1980s
41 births
- 1990s
1990s
103 births
- 2000s 30
2000s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 103 births (59% of all-time use).
Perris by state
Where Perris concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 20 | 11.5% |
California share of Perris's total US births 11.5%
20 of 174 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Perris? ▼
Perris has been given to 174 babies in the U.S. since 1983, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2005. 15 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Perris most popular? ▼
Perris was most popular in the 1990s decade with 103 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Perris most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Perris are California (20 births).
Is Perris a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Perris is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 174 births, and as a girl's name it has 128 births.
How long has the name Perris been used? ▼
Records for Perris go back to 1983, giving 23 years of history through 2005.
What names are similar to Perris? ▼
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 Perris's data
- Perris's decade-level peak was the 1990s (103 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Perriss (20 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 Perris
Nearby Names Like Perris
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Perris
Perry Boy
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Percy Boy
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Pernell Boy
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Perrin Boy
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Percival Boy
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Compare Perris side by side: Perris vs Perry Perris vs Percy Perris vs Pernell
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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, 1983–2005 (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. "Perris: Baby Name Since 1983 - 174 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/perris. 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 Perris 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.