Peri
2 countries#5554 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Peri was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,475 births recorded 1936–2025 · currently #5554 · peaked in 1960 with 97 births
Most common in: New York, California, Texas, New Jersey, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
165 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3961 · peaked in 1998 with 17 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
165 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1998 with 17 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Peri’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3264 | — |
| 2007 | #3983 | ↓719 |
| 2008 | #5955 | ↓1972 |
| 2009 | #4196 | ↑1759 |
| 2010 | #4860 | ↓664 |
| 2011 | #4807 | ↑53 |
| 2012 | #4296 | ↑511 |
| 2013 | #3918 | ↑378 |
| 2014 | #4178 | ↓260 |
| 2015 | #3767 | ↑411 |
| 2016 | #4083 | ↓316 |
| 2017 | #3627 | ↑456 |
| 2018 | #5315 | ↓1688 |
| 2019 | #4006 | ↑1309 |
| 2020 | #3778 | ↑228 |
| 2021 | #3678 | ↑100 |
| 2022 | #4378 | ↓700 |
| 2023 | #4363 | ↑15 |
| 2024 | #5300 | ↓937 |
| 2025 | #5554 | ↓254 |
Frequently asked questions about Peri
Is Peri a popular name?
Yes — Peri currently ranks #5554 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Peri more common for boys or girls?
Peri is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Peri most popular?
Peri peaked in 1960 in United States, with 97 recorded births that year.
Is Peri rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Peri’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4181 in 1936 to #5554 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Peri?
At least 2,640 babies have been recorded with the name Peri across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Peri popular in more than one country?
Yes — Peri appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Peri?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Peri include Orli, Peighton, Phebe.
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