How Many People Are Named Perez?
Complete statistics for the name Perez: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Perez is a very rare male name, with only 547 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 603,180 Americans. That's pretty unique! It peaked in popularity back in 1991 with 23 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 584 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Perez Through the Generations
Perez has seen a steady presence in the US, with its current generation being quite young. Born mostly since the early '90s, there are 216 under-30s, 311 aged between 30 and 60, and 57 over 60, showing a fairly even spread across ages. The name's stability suggests it's a modern choice, favored by parents looking for something distinctive yet timeless.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Perez
Perez or Pérez is a male given name which may refer to:Perez, son of Judah and Tamar from the Old Testament of the Bible Perez Ahabwe, Ugandan economist and politician Perez ben Elijah, French tosafist Perez Benjamin (1791–1850), farmer and politician in Nova Scotia Perez Hilton, alias of celebrity blogger Mario Lavandeira Perez Morton (1751–1837), American lawyer and revolutionary patriot, Massachusetts Attorney General and Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Pérez Prado (1916–1989), Cuban musician Perez M. Stewart (1858–1924), New York politician Perez Zagorin (1920–2009)…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Perez's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Perez
How Many People Have the Name Perez?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 680,712 people in the United States currently share the name Perez. That works out to roughly 1 in every 487 Americans, placing it in the Common category.
Is Perez a Common or Rare Name?
Perez is classified as Common. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Perez in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Perez Most Popular?
The name Perez reached peak popularity in 1991, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Perez?
Approximately 680,712 people named Perez live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 680,712. That works out to roughly 1 in 487 Americans.
Is Perez a rare name?
Perez is classified as Common in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 487 Americans has this name.
What does the name Perez mean?
The meaning and origin of Perez are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Perez more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Perez are male and 0% are female.
When was Perez most popular?
Perez peaked in 1991 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.