Perseus
2 countries#1204 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Perseus was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,422 births recorded 1983–2025 · currently #1204 · peaked in 2025 with 168 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
60 births recorded 2013–2021 · currently #1860 · peaked in 2021 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
60 births recorded 2013–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Perseus’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 19 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | #5484 | — |
| 1989 | #7905 | ↓2421 |
| 2008 | #12553 | ↓4648 |
| 2010 | #5251 | ↑7302 |
| 2011 | #3434 | ↑1817 |
| 2012 | #3002 | ↑432 |
| 2013 | #2182 | ↑820 |
| 2014 | #2582 | ↓400 |
| 2015 | #2457 | ↑125 |
| 2016 | #2145 | ↑312 |
| 2017 | #2345 | ↓200 |
| 2018 | #1687 | ↑658 |
| 2019 | #1582 | ↑105 |
| 2020 | #1518 | ↑64 |
| 2021 | #1424 | ↑94 |
| 2022 | #1414 | ↑10 |
| 2023 | #1465 | ↓51 |
| 2024 | #1275 | ↑190 |
| 2025 | #1204 | ↑71 |
Frequently asked questions about Perseus
Is Perseus a popular name?
Yes — Perseus currently ranks #1204 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Perseus more common for boys or girls?
Perseus is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Perseus most popular?
Perseus peaked in 2025 in United States, with 168 recorded births that year.
Is Perseus rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Perseus’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5484 in 1983 to #1204 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Perseus?
At least 1,482 babies have been recorded with the name Perseus across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Perseus popular in more than one country?
Yes — Perseus appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Perseus?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Perseus include Jovani, Karsyn, Shivansh, Bilal.
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