Rising since 2011, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Perrie since 1918
Babies named Perrie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 6 |
| 1920s | 5 | 5 |
| 1930s | 8 | 5 |
| 1940s | 33 | 0 |
| 1950s | 59 | 16 |
| 1960s | 39 | 5 |
| 1970s | 11 | 0 |
| 1980s | 13 | 7 |
| 1990s | 23 | 0 |
| 2000s | 10 | 0 |
| 2010s | 86 | 0 |
| 2020s | 90 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Perrie is a name that has carved a niche for itself in modern American naming. First recorded in 1926, it remained relatively obscure for decades. However, since 2011, it has been on a steady upward trajectory, reaching its peak rank in 2024. With a current 1-in-100,454 rate, Perrie is still rare but growing. Its simple, melodic sound and its similarity to more familiar names like Perry and Peri likely contribute to its appeal. While it has not yet broken into the top state rankings, its rise suggests it may gain broader traction in the years ahead.
Perrie likely started as a variant of Perry, which itself comes from an English surname meaning 'dweller near a pear tree' (from Middle English 'perie'). Alternatively, it may be a modern invented name, possibly influenced by the similar-sounding Kerry or Terri. As a given name, Perrie has seen sporadic use since the early 20th century, with a notable uptick in recent decades, possibly due to celebrity influence.
“Perrie” around the world
Where Perrie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Peri, Rie
Sibling names for Perrie
Names that share Perrie's style, for a brother or sister.
