How Many People Are Named Peri?

Complete statistics for the name Peri in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Peri
Very Rare
2,452
Estimated People
1 in 134,584
1 in X Americans
1960
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
10 (0%)
♀ Female
2,442 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 37

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
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📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 207
Colorado 5
Florida 21
Illinois 18
Maryland 6
Michigan 18
New Jersey 42
New York 301
Ohio 10
Pennsylvania 5
Texas 50
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Peri

How Many People Have the Name Peri in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,452 people in the United States currently share the name Peri. That works out to roughly 1 in every 134,584 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Peri a Common or Rare Name?

Peri is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Peri Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Peri are covered in full on the Peri name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Peri Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Peri in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Peri is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Peri Most Popular?

The name Peri reached peak popularity in 1960, with 92 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Peri Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Peri across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Peri?

Approximately 2,452 people in the United States share the name Peri, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Peri a rare name?

Peri is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 134,584 Americans has this name.

What does the name Peri mean?

The meaning and origin of Peri is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Peri more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Peri are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Peri most popular?

The name Peri reached its peak in 1960, with 92 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People2,452
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 134,584
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1960
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset — birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.