Peregrine
Meaningtraveler, pilgrim · Latin
- US rank
- #3,314
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,272 in 2024
35 babies were named Peregrine in the US in 2025. It has climbed 339 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2011–2025
US births per million boys, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Peregrine you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Peregrine, 35 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Peregrine would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPeregrine first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #3,272.
- TrendPeregrine has climbed 339 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,314. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlPeregrine is given to both boys and girls: 76% of the 46 babies named Peregrine in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Latin, Peregrine means “traveler, pilgrim”.
About the name Peregrine
Peregrine is a gender-neutral name of Latin origin meaning “traveler, pilgrim”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-ine”. US birth records list Peregrine for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 22 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #3,272 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,314, with 35 babies. Of the 46 US babies named Peregrine in 2025, 24% were girls and 76% were boys.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.9 | 256,410 girls |
| 2020s | 8.0 | 125,000 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.3 | 769,231 boys |
| 2000s | 1.6 | 609,756 boys |
| 2010s | 5.8 | 173,611 boys |
| 2020s | 17 | 58,766 boys |
More Latin names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
Questions about the name Peregrine
What does the name Peregrine mean?
Peregrine means “traveler, pilgrim” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Peregrine?
Peregrine has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Oliver, Amelia.
Is Peregrine a boy or girl name?
Both. Peregrine is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 24% of US babies named Peregrine were girls.
How popular is the name Peregrine?
Peregrine ranked #3,314 for US boys in 2025, given to 35 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#3,272).