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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Perris — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Perrion|Perry
FrenchGirl→ Stable

Perris

PAIR-is · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14731 in 2023

Peak: #13127 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14731 in 2023

Peak: #13127 in 2020

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

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #14731 · Falling since 2020

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

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Perris scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

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

Name DNA
Modern2-syllableContemporaryPlace-name feelGender-neutralSurname as given name
Character
bold independencecreative visionstrong determinationadventurous spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Perris is a French girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Perris at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'petra' meaning 'stone' or 'rock'. Also potentially derived from the name Perry, a diminutive of Peregrine meaning 'traveler' or 'pilgrim'.
Language root:Latin · Old French
Peak rank:#13127 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Paris◈Perry◈Presley◈Piper◈Parker◈
Similar Style
Harley◈Riley◈Casey◈Skylar◈Avery◈
Works well with
Sage◈River◈Morgan◈Jordan◈Blair◈Quinn◈Stevie◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Perris · Overview
Summary

Perris is a French girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Strong character
Perris carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
perris.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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