Boy nameCurrently #13,688 in the USNew
Pericles
3 syllablesPeak year: 19658 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
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Pericles's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Pericles |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Pericles through the decades
- Pericles peaked in 1965, when 8 babies were named Pericles in the US.
- Pericles currently ranks #13,688 in the US and is a fresh entry on the charts.