Boy nameNot in the current top chartsNew
Per
//ˈpɜr//
1 syllablePeak year: 19683 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Per's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Per's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Per |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
Per through the decades
- Per peaked in 1968, when 14 babies were named Per in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1991–2020), use of Per has fallen 18% compared to the 10 years before that.