Perrin
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Perrin
Perrin has been in long use as a surname, derived from Peter, and is now used quietly as a first name. It may rise higher now that it's a character name in the popular TV adaptation of Robert Jordan's fantasy novel series The Wheel of Time. Twenty-six baby boys were named Perrin in the US last year, along with six baby girls.
Perrin for boys#4667 US
Other variations of Perry or Peter in occasional use include Perine and Perrine.
Perrin for girls#16678 US
It was given to 26 boys and six girls in the US in 2023, a decrease over the year before. It has an attractive sound and feel and seems equally usable for both sexes.
Pronounced PER-in.
As of October 2026, Perrin ranked #4667 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1166 in 1899.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,355 | 33 | 17.2 |
| 2015 | #2,754 | 44 | 23 |
| 2016 | #2,821 | 43 | 22.7 |
| 2017 | #2,992 | 40 | 21.6 |
| 2018 | #2,659 | 47 | 25.9 |
| 2019 | #2,836 | 44 | 24.5 |
| 2020 | #3,324 | 34 | 19.7 |
| 2021 | #3,473 | 33 | 18.9 |
| 2022 | #3,199 | 38 | 21.8 |
| 2023 | #3,326 | 36 | 21 |
| 2024 | #3,747 | 30 | 17.4 |
| 2025 | #4,667 | 22 | 12.9 |
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- (Henry) Perrin BeattyBoy
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Perrin in pop culture
- Perrin AybaraBoy
character in Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time" series
- Lea & PerrinsBoth
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- PerrinGirl
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