Perez

Perez is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 8 boys in the United States.

Perez at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Perez

Perez belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Perez first appears in Social Security records in 1954. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2789 in 1984, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 584 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Perez in US records

First recorded (US)
1954
Best US rank
#2789 in 1984
Peak year
1991
Babies named Perez in 2024
8
Total since 1880
584

Perez in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1892 in 2006
Babies named Perez in 2025
10
Total since 1996
121

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Perez mean?

The meaning of Perez is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Perez a boy or girl name?

Perez is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Perez?

Perez comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Perez?

Perez first appears in US records in 1954. Its best-ever ranking was #2789 in 1984, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.