Perrin
Gender-neutral name · English · French · Greek · Latin · Welsh
Meaningrock · French form of Peter
- US rank
- #4,539
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,051 in 1899
22 babies were named Perrin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,265 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1899–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Perrin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 77,519 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Perrin, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Perrin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPerrin first shows up in US birth records in 1899, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 126 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1899, when it ranked #1,051. Today it's #4,539, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendPerrin has slipped 1,265 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,539. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Boy or girlPerrin is given to both boys and girls: 81% of the 27 babies named Perrin in 2025 were boys. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningPerrin is a French form of Peter, which means “rock”. Our records link it to English, French and Greek roots.
About the name Perrin
Perrin is a gender-neutral name of English, French and Greek origin meaning “rock”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-rin”. US birth records list Perrin for boys from 1899 to 2025, in 91 of those 127 years. Its best year was 1899, when it ranked #1,051 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,539, with 22 babies. Of the 27 US babies named Perrin in 2025, 19% were girls and 81% were boys.
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| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 girls |
| 1970s | 2.0 | 487,805 girls |
| 1980s | 3.5 | 285,714 girls |
| 1990s | 4.9 | 204,082 girls |
| 2000s | 6.1 | 164,204 girls |
| 2010s | 7.4 | 134,409 girls |
| 2020s | 4.5 | 221,402 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 47 | 21,231 boys |
| 1910s | 3.9 | 257,732 boys |
| 1920s | 1.8 | 552,486 boys |
| 1930s | 1.1 | 917,431 boys |
| 1940s | 2.8 | 363,636 boys |
| 1950s | 3.2 | 309,598 boys |
| 1960s | 5.3 | 189,753 boys |
| 1970s | 6.3 | 158,479 boys |
| 1980s | 6.2 | 162,338 boys |
| 1990s | 9.5 | 105,263 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 65,660 boys |
| 2010s | 21 | 47,371 boys |
| 2020s | 19 | 53,715 boys |
Other spellings of Perrin
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Perrin
What does the name Perrin mean?
Perrin means “rock” in French, as a form of Peter.
What is the origin of the name Perrin?
Perrin has English, French, Greek, Latin, Welsh roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Perrin a boy or girl name?
Both. Perrin is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 19% of US babies named Perrin were girls.
How popular is the name Perrin?
Perrin ranked #4,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 1899 (#1,051).