Perley Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
97% Masculine / 3% Feminine
Meaning:
Perley means 'pearl' or 'pear tree wood'.
Meaning of the Name Perley
Perley is a variant of the name Pearley, which is derived from the English word 'pearl'. The name Pearl itself is associated with beauty, purity, and rarity, as pearls have been highly valued throughout history. Perley may also be a surname of English origin, deriving from a place name meaning 'pear tree wood'.
Popularity of the Name Perley
The popularity for the name Perley peaked in popularity in the year 1915 with 30 births, which ranked number 2,465 out of 8,412 unique names for that year. Perley had the most female births in 1933 with 6, which ranked number 3,752 out of 4,858 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1915 with 30, which ranked number 1,181 out of 4,390 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Perley
Popularity of Perley by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Perley. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Perley in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Perley is a great pick!
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