Peary Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Peary means 'pear' and is associated with adventure.
Meaning of the Name Peary
Peary is an English surname derived from the French word 'poire,' meaning 'pear.' It was likely used as a nickname for someone with a pear-shaped body or a grower or seller of pears. As a given name, Peary gained popularity due to the American explorer Robert Peary, who is known for reaching the North Pole. It has since become a unisex name with a sense of adventure and resilience.
Popularity of the Name Peary
The popularity for the name Peary peaked in popularity in the year 1923 with 6 births, which ranked number 8,196 out of 9,540 unique names for that year. Peary had the most male births in 1923 with 6, which ranked number 3,821 out of 4,904 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Peary
Popularity of Peary by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Peary. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Peary in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Peary is a great pick!
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