Perrin
Perrin is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Little Peter, stone, or rock.
Origin and history
Perrin is a surname-derived given name of French origin, starting as a diminutive of Pierre (Peter). It ultimately traces back to the Greek word petros, meaning rock or stone. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,568 babies in the United States have been named Perrin since 1880. It ranks #3179 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1734.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.7 %)
- TX (23.4 %)
- FL (10.6 %)
- MI (10.6 %)
- UT (10.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 31 |
| 1920-1930 | 20 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 37 |
| 1950-1960 | 65 |
| 1960-1970 | 101 |
| 1970-1980 | 106 |
| 1980-1990 | 114 |
| 1990-2000 | 184 |
| 2000-2010 | 305 |
| 2010-2019 | 396 |
| 2020-2029 | 193 |
Famous people named Perrin
- Perrin Beatty: Politician, Business Executive
Fun facts
- Perrin originated in medieval France as a pet form of Pierre before becoming a common surname.
- Perrin Aybara is one of the central protagonists in Robert Jordan's popular fantasy series The Wheel of Time.