Perrin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
76% Masculine / 24% Feminine
Meaning:
Perrin means 'rock' or 'stone' and symbolizes strength and endurance.
Meaning of the Name Perrin
Perrin is a name of French origin meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. It is derived from the Old French word 'perun', meaning 'rock'. It can also be a variant of the Germanic name Peter, meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. The name Perrin has a solid and reliable connotation, symbolizing strength and endurance.
Popularity of the Name Perrin
The popularity for the name Perrin peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 47 births, which ranked number 6,080 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Perrin had the most female births in 2015 with 18, which ranked number 6,716 out of 19,116 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2007 with 47, which ranked number 2,601 out of 14,393 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Perrin has increased sharply over the last ten years from 32 births to 49 births, an increase of 53.13%. Among males, Perrin has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 37 births, an increase of 68.18%. Among females, Perrin has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 12 births, an increase of 20.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Perrin
- 20 Year Trend of Perrin: 13.95%
- 10 Year Trend of Perrin: 53.13%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Perrin: 68.18%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Perrin: 20.00%
Popularity of Perrin by State
For males, Perrin was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Perrin. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Perrin
- Total Births of Perrin: 51 (4.35%)
- Male Births of Perrin: 39 (5.34%)
- Female Births of Perrin: 12 (1.84%)
Given the upward trend of Perrin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.35% increase in total births, for a total of 51 births in 2024. Male births for Perrin have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 39 male births in 2024, an increase of 5.34%. For Females, births for Perrin have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 12 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.84%.