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Perkins

//ˈpɜrkənz//

2 syllablesPeak year: 19217 lettersStarts with P

Meaning & origin

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Perkins's popularity over time

Yearly US births named Perkins, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Perkins
19178
19205
192110
19248
19255
19285
19295
19306
19435
19465
19477
19585
20005

Perkins through the decades

  • Perkins peaked in 1921, when 10 babies were named Perkins in the US.
  • The 1910s were Perkins's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.

Sibling names for Perkins

A different sound, a similar rhythm.