Rising since 2000, #3,314 for boys today.
Popularity of Peregrine since 1998
Babies named Peregrine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 33 |
| 2010s | 61 | 108 |
| 2020s | 78 | 176 |
Meaning & origin
Peregrine is a distinctive name that has charted in U.S. Social Security data since 1998, when it first appeared. Its peak year so far was 2024, with a rank of 3,314, reflecting a gradual rise in use since the early 2000s. The name remains rare, with approximately 1 in 48,802 newborns receiving it in 2024, and it has not yet been concentrated in any particular state. Its Latin root peregrinus places it among names that evoke travel and adventure, and its unisex appeal may contribute to its slow but steady uptick. As a modern revival of a medieval English name, Peregrine offers a literary feel without being tied to a specific work, making it a choice for parents seeking something uncommon yet grounded.
Derived from the Latin peregrinus, meaning 'foreigner' or 'traveler'. The name was adopted in medieval England as a given name, often associated with the Peregrine falcon, whose name shares the same root. It saw occasional use among Puritans and has been revived in modern times.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Perry, Grin
Variants: Peregrin
Sibling names for Peregrine
Names that share Peregrine's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Cordelia, Juniper, Lark, Rowan, Sage, Araminta, Corinthia, Cristabel, Drucilla, Luvinia, Medora, Parthenia, Rowena, Venetia, Willoughby, Sybilla, Amoreena, Ezmerelda, Hermenia, Milady
Brothers: Jasper, Finnian, Orion, Silas, Theodore, Albion, Alphonsus, Baltazar, Barrington, Bayard, Corinthian, Devereaux, Horatio, Levander, Mortimer, Roderic, Boniface, Dartanion, Sinjin, Tristram, Wyndham
