Girl · #5,009 in 2026

Peryl

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

Current Rank

#5,009

Peak Rank

#4,274 (1915)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1922

Last Year

1915

Peak Year

#4274

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Peryl

Peryl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 5 Peryls were born — ranking #4,274 that year. As of 2026, Peryl ranks #5,009 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Peryls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Peryl

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

Peril
Perel
Parrel
Parral
Barrel
Beryl
Baril
Burel
Burell
Berrill
Parel
Parelle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Peryl

What does the name Peryl mean?

Peryl is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Peryl in 2026?

In 2026, Peryl ranks #5,009 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Peryl most popular?

Peryl reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #4,274 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Peryl a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Peryl?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Peryl include Aagot, Addah, Adelean. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Peryl

Peryl is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Peryl's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #4,274. Use the chart and map above to compare Peryl'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.