Per
Boy namePer has been given to 369 babies in the U.S. since 1923. It peaked in 1963.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
369
Peak year
1963 (14 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1923
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Per — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Per.
Sibling name ideas for Per
Same era and popularity as Per, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Per?
Per has been given to 369 babies in the U.S. since 1923. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Per peak?
Per peaked in 1963, when 14 babies were given the name.
Is Per a girl or boy name?
Per is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Per are boys).
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