Perris

Meaning & origin

Perris is a modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1983. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, reflecting its rarity. The name saw its highest usage in 1993, the peak year, but has remained relatively stable in low frequency since then. It is used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly given to girls. The name does not have a well-established origin; it is likely a creative respelling of Paris or Perry, a pattern common among modern coinages. No top states have recorded significant usage, suggesting it is spread thinly across the country. Perris remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.

Perris is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1983. It may be a respelling of the French capital Paris, or a variant of the English surname and given name Perry, which itself derives from Old English 'pirige' meaning 'pear tree'. However, no definitive etymology has been established, and it is likely a creative coinage.