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Perrion

PEHR-ee-on · Probably an invented name, possibly a blend of Perry and Orion, or a variant of Perrin.

2025 rank (boys)
#9,714
Babies named in 2025
7
Peak popularity
2000
2025 frequency
1 in 244,011 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.

Popularity of Perrion since 1996

Babies named Perrion per year in U.S. Social Security records.

142741200020102020Most births 2000Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s11
2000s139
2010s31
2020s17

Meaning & origin

Perrion is a modern invented name that first appeared in the United States in 1996, a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. It reached its peak popularity in 2000, though it has never been widely used. As of 2025, it ranked 9,714th overall, with an incidence of approximately 1 in every 244,011 newborn boys. The name's trajectory has remained stable over the past two decades, neither rising sharply nor declining significantly. While its exact origins are uncertain, it likely arose as a creative blend of familiar sounds or as a respelling of the surname Perrin. Perrion has not consistently appeared in top state lists, remaining a rare and distinctive choice. Its lack of a deep historical or etymological narrative may appeal to parents seeking a truly unique and modern name.

Perrion is a modern invented name that first appeared in the United States in 1996. It may be a blend of the name Perry and the celestial name Orion, or a respelling of Perrin, a surname derived from the French diminutive of Pierre (Peter). The name has seen limited but consistent use since its debut.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Perry, Ron

Variants: Perrin, Perion

Sibling names for Perrion

Names that share Perrion's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Perrion mean?
Perrion is a modern invented name with no traditional meaning. It may be a blend of Perry and Orion, or a variant of Perrin.
Is Perrion popular right now?
Perrion is a very rare name in the United States. In 2025, it ranked 9,714th nationwide, meaning only about 1 in every 244,011 baby boys received the name that year.
Is Perrion a boy's name or a girl's name?
Perrion is used primarily for boys in the United States.