Perry Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Perry is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Perry has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Perry' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 222nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 222nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 174th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 290th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 454th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 869th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1317th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1806th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1730th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2069th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3896th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3766th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4405th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2076th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Perry' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Perry"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Perry"
"Perry" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 222nd of 7545 | 9,170 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 222nd of 6773 | 10,450 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 174th of 7552 | 30,862 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 290th of 10718 | 11,082 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 454th of 16616 | 6,886 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 869th of 24088 | 3,382 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1317th of 23106 | 1,690 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1806th of 9107 | 377 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1730th of 9204 | 402 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2069th of 12526 | 532 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3896th of 19264 | 256 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3766th of 27321 | 412 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4405th of 35406 | 493 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2076th of 30306 | 1,110 |
Regional Popularity of "Perry" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
15.68% 222nd/1416 |
21.54% 297th/1379 |
7.86% 186th/2366 |
22.77% 260th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
14.88% 230th/1546 |
18.06% 281st/1556 |
8.24% 194th/2353 |
17.58% 272nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
7.59% 169th/2227 |
8.40% 204th/2430 |
5.36% 153rd/2853 |
7.10% 197th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
8.58% 252nd/2937 |
9.10% 317th/3483 |
7.31% 257th/3518 |
9.27% 375th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
11.29% 416th/3685 |
10.35% 463rd/4475 |
7.53% 391st/5194 |
8.66% 547th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
17.66% 809th/4582 |
18.22% 941st/5164 |
10.71% 783rd/7313 |
16.62% 1240th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
29.09% 1159th/3984 |
31.69% 1422nd/4487 |
19.25% 1313th/6822 |
27.92% 1752nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Perry" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
68.22% 1614th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
95.76% 1490th/1556 |
75.18% 1769th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
94.32% 2292nd/2430 |
100.00% 2853rd/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
70.15% 3139th/4475 |
94.19% 4892nd/5194 |
72.34% 4570th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
45.86% 2368th/5164 |
81.95% 5993rd/7313 |
76.74% 5727th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
69.18% 2756th/3984 |
30.13% 1352nd/4487 |
34.29% 2339th/6822 |
47.51% 2982nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Perry"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Perry" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.