Peru
Gender-neutral name · Greek · Spanish
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #15,682 in 2018
0 babies were named Peru in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2018–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Peru you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryPeru first shows up in US birth records in 2018, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #15,682.
About the name Peru
Peru is a gender-neutral name of Greek and Spanish origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with P and ending in “-eru”. US birth records list Peru for girls only in 2018, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #15,682 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2018, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Greek namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.9 | 344,828 girls |
More Greek names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
Questions about the name Peru
What is the origin of the name Peru?
Peru has Greek, Spanish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Peru a boy or girl name?
Both. Peru is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Peru?
Peru is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2018. It peaked at #15,682 in 2018.