Péricles

Péricles is a boy's name of Portuguese 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 5 boys in the United States.

Péricles at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Péricles

Péricles belongs to the Portuguese 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, Péricles first appears in Social Security records in 1921. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3181 in 1965, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 80 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Péricles in US records

First recorded (US)
1921
Best US rank
#3181 in 1965
Peak year
1965
Babies named Péricles in 2024
5
Total since 1880
80

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Péricles mean?

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

Is Péricles a boy or girl name?

Péricles is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Péricles?

Péricles comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Péricles?

Péricles first appears in US records in 1921. Its best-ever ranking was #3181 in 1965, and 5 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. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.