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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Per — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Pepper|Pera
ScandinavianBoy→ Stable

Per

PER · 1 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13551 in 2020

Peak: #13551 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13551 in 2020

Peak: #13551 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20022020

Rank #13551 · Falling since 2002

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
28
Higher than 28% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Per scores lower overall — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
30

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ScandinavianNorseClassicStrong1-syllableMasculineShort FormInternationalStone/Rock MeaningVintageMinimalist
Character
practical determinationsteadfast reliabilityquiet strengthhonest directness
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Pers

creativedeterminedinnovativecollaborativeversatile
STRONG
High confidence

Per is a Scandinavian boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:—
Per at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Norse 'Perr', a short form of Peter meaning 'stone' or 'rock'. Common in Scandinavia as an independent name.
Language root:Old Norse · Swedish
Peak rank:#13551 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Per Lindqvist
Swedish footballer
Per Gessle
Swedish musician, Roxette
Similar Sound
PeerPierrePiersPärPeir
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Lars
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↓ Declining
Stellan◈
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↑ Rising
Niels
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↑↑ Surging
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Per · Overview
Summary

Per is a Scandinavian boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 65/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Per carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
per.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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