Perry
Perry is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Dweller by the pear tree.
Origin and history
Perry is an English surname-derived given name originating from Old English or Middle English references to a pear tree or pear orchard. Historically used in the United States, it peaked as a classic masculine name in the mid-20th century. Today it remains a recognizable, traditional name with steady, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
76,044 babies in the United States have been named Perry since 1880. It ranks #384 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1154.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.3 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
- NY (5.4 %)
- NC (4.9 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,255 |
| 1890-1900 | 989 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,047 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,636 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,838 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,411 |
| 1940-1950 | 7,778 |
| 1950-1960 | 17,078 |
| 1960-1970 | 15,121 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,351 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,604 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,602 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,083 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,391 |
| 2020-2029 | 860 |
Famous people named Perry
- Perry Como: Singer, Actor
- Perry Farrell: Musician, Singer
- Perry King: Actor
Fun facts
- The surname originally designated someone who lived near a prominent pear tree or orchard.
- Perry consistently ranked among the top 200 most popular male names in the United States throughout the first half of the 20th century.