Perseus
- US rank
- #1,204
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,204 in 2025
168 babies were named Perseus in the US in 2025. It has climbed 314 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1983–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Perseus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,163 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Perseus, 168 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Perseus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPerseus first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
- Best yearPerseus is at its all-time high right now: #1,204 in 2025.
- TrendPerseus has climbed 314 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,204. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedPerseus is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #515, followed by Missouri (#789) and Ohio (#801). It's in the top 1,000 in 7 states.
About the name Perseus
Perseus is a boy name of Greek origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-eus”. US birth records list Perseus for boys from 1983 to 2025, in 19 of those 43 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,204 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,204, with 168 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,206,897 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 2010s | 30 | 33,212 boys |
| 2020s | 79 | 12,736 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Perseus
What is the origin of the name Perseus?
Perseus has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Perseus a boy or girl name?
Perseus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Perseus?
Perseus ranked #1,204 for US boys in 2025, given to 168 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,204).