Perley
Perley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pear tree clearing or pear wood.
Origin and history
Perley is an English surname turned given name, derived from a place name meaning 'pear wood' or 'clearing where pear trees grow'. Historically used as a masculine name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has since become extremely rare. Today, it carries a vintage, rustic charm associated with traditional American naming patterns.
Popularity in the United States
1,020 babies in the United States have been named Perley since 1880. It ranks #3663 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- ME (74.7 %)
- NH (11.4 %)
- VT (8.4 %)
- MA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 118 |
| 1890-1900 | 88 |
| 1900-1910 | 58 |
| 1910-1920 | 179 |
| 1920-1930 | 220 |
| 1930-1940 | 175 |
| 1940-1950 | 106 |
| 1950-1960 | 62 |
| 1960-1970 | 14 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Perley
- Perley Dunn Aldrich: Composer, Educator
- Perley A. Thomas: Industrialist, Manufacturer
Fun facts
- Perley was most frequently recorded as a given name in the United States during the late 19th century.
- It derived from an English surname based on locations named Purley in Berkshire and Surrey, England.