How Many People Are Named Perrin?
Complete statistics for the name Perrin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Perrin, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,855 people in the US, making up 1 in 177,893 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 62% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2015.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 2,020 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: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Perrin Through the Generations
Perrin has seen a slow rise in popularity over recent decades, with its peak year being 2015 when 62 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Perrin is 30, indicating that it's primarily a younger generation's choice. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards youth, with 1,258 individuals under 30, compared to 524 aged between 30 and 60, and only 238 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Perrin's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Perrin
How Many People Have the Name Perrin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,874 people in the United States currently share the name Perrin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 30,481 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Perrin a Common or Rare Name?
Perrin is classified as Rare. 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.
What Does the Name Perrin Mean?
Perrin means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Perrin in SSA data, approximately 75% are male and 25% are female.
When Was Perrin Most Popular?
The name Perrin reached peak popularity in 2015, with 62 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Perrin?
Approximately 10,874 people named Perrin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,874. That works out to roughly 1 in 30,481 Americans.
Is Perrin a rare name?
Perrin is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 30,481 Americans has this name.
What does the name Perrin mean?
Perrin means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Perrin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 75% of people named Perrin are male and 25% are female.
When was Perrin most popular?
Perrin peaked in 2015 with 62 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.