US Popularity:1865
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:Pear tree
Perry is a masculine name with unusual roots that combine to paint a picture of an explorative soul. First recorded in the 16th century, Perry seems to be primarily a variant of the Old English pyrige, referring to "pear tree." A uniquely specific title, Perry embraces the early cultivation of the tender fruit in British history during this period. Abandoned by the Romans, the pear had grown feral and bitter but, under the care of innovative foragers, would find a new lease of life as a pleasant wine. Similarly, this timely name shed its distinguished skin and took on a more lighthearted role as the crime-fighting platypus in the hit Disney cartoon Phineas and Ferb. Just as Perry the Platypus continuously fought the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz, your little one is going to have a fire in their belly that will get them through any situation.

Famous People Named Perry

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  • Katy Perry
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Perry Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Perry is currently #1411 on The Bump
Boy:Perry is currently #776 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Perry is currently #1009 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Perry is currently #1865 in U.S. births
Boy:Perry is currently #1380 in U.S. births
Girl:Perry is currently #1690 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#1690
in 2023
+ 257
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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