Peri

Peri is a girl's name of English 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 24 girls in the United States.

Peri at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Peri

Peri belongs to the English & American 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, Peri first appears in Social Security records in 1936. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1135 in 1960, and in 2024 24 babies received the name — 2,442 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Peri in US records

First recorded (US)
1936
Best US rank
#1135 in 1960
Peak year
1960
Babies named Peri in 2024
24
Total since 1880
2,442

Peri in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1392 in 1998
Babies named Peri in 2025
8
Total since 1996
201

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Peri mean?

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

Is Peri a boy or girl name?

Peri is a girl name. In 2024, 24 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Peri?

Peri comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Peri?

Peri first appears in US records in 1936. Its best-ever ranking was #1135 in 1960, and 24 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].