Boy · #4,793 in 2026

Peregrin

Name: Popularity of the name Peregrin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Peregrin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,793

Peak Rank

#4,793 (2026)

Total Babies

141

5-Yr Trend

+98%

2011

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#4793

Peak Rank

141

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Peregrin

Peregrin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 21 Peregrins were born — ranking #4,793 that year. As of 2026, Peregrin ranks #4,793 for baby boys with 21 births, rising sharply (+98% over the past five years). In total, more than 141 Peregrins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Peregrin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Peregrin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Peregrine
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Peregrines
Peregrina
Peregrino
Paragon
Paragone
Peregrinate
Paracrine
Barragan
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Pellegrin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Peregrin

What does the name Peregrin mean?

Peregrin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Peregrin in 2026?

In 2026, Peregrin ranks #4,793 among boys' names in the U.S., with 21 babies given the name that year.

When was Peregrin most popular?

Peregrin reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #4,793 that year with 21 babies given the name.

Is Peregrin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Peregrin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Peregrin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Peregrin include Adewale, Kristain, Davaris. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Peregrin

Peregrin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 141 births in the dataset. Peregrin's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #4,793. Use the chart and map above to compare Peregrin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.