How Many People Are Named Persis?

Complete statistics for the name Persis: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Persis
Very Rare
Persian

Persis means 'from Persia' and has a very rare charm, with only 1 in 3,001,162 Americans sharing this name. That's just 110 people today, making it truly unique. The majority, 90%, are over 60, giving it an old-school vibe.

~110
Living in US
1 in 3,001,162
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
From Persia
🌐
Origin
Persian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Mysterious Sophisticated
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 often embrace change and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,709
Worldwide Bearers
#140,682
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
535
🇮🇳 India
526
🇬🇭 Ghana
506
🇮🇩 Indonesia
217
🇺🇬 Uganda
200
🇳🇬 Nigeria
135
🇧🇸 Bahamas
107
🇵🇭 Philippines
67
🇬🇧 England
45
🇳🇿 New Zealand
33

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
110 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 99
37
Would be under 30 (7%)
21
Would be 30–60 (4%)
509
Would be over 60 (90%)

All 567 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: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
85
Modern Appeal
15
International
91

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Persis Through the Generations

Persis has been around since 1918 when it peaked with 19 births, but its usage has remained sparse. Today, there are 110 people named Persis in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Persis was more popular among older generations, and now it's experiencing a slight resurgence as a classic name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Massachusetts 10

⭐ Famous People Named Persis

Persis is a feminine given name, meaning "from Persia". Notable people with the name include:Persis Drell, American physicist Persis Karim, American poet, editor, educator Persis Khambatta (1948–1998), Indian actress and model Persis Kirmse (1884–1955), British painter Persis Goodale Thurston Taylor (1821–1906), Hawaiian artist Persis Robertson (1896–1992), American artist…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Persis

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Persis's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Persis

How Many People Have the Name Persis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 110 people in the United States currently share the name Persis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,001,162 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Persis a Common or Rare Name?

Persis is classified as Very 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 Persis Mean?

Persis means "from Persia" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Persis in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Persis Most Popular?

The name Persis reached peak popularity in 1918, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Persis?

Approximately 110 people named Persis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 567. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,001,162 Americans.

Is Persis a rare name?

Persis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,001,162 Americans has this name.

What does the name Persis mean?

Persis means "from Persia" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Persis more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Persis are male and 100% are female.

When was Persis most popular?

Persis peaked in 1918 with 19 births that year. Current trend: 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US110
All-Time Births567
1 in X1 in 3,001,162
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age99
Peak Year1918
World Rank#140,682
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.