Periann
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "pearl" or "wander".
Name Census estimates that about 25 living Americans carry the first name Periann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Periann today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Periann births was 1960 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Periann. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Periann is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Perianns were born before 1970.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Periann. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
25
~ 1 in 13,710,174 Americans
Peak year
1960
21 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1961 SSA rank
#4,172
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Periann: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Periann by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Periann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 32 | 32 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Periann
The name Periann is believed to have origins in ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran. It is derived from the Persian word "pari," which means fairy or celestial being. The name likely emerged during the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled Persia from around 550 BC to 330 BC.
Periann is thought to have been used as a name for females in Persia, possibly referencing their beauty or grace, as fairies were seen as ethereal and enchanting creatures in Persian mythology. The name may have also held spiritual or supernatural connotations, given the mystical nature of fairies in Persian folklore.
While there are no definitive records of the name's earliest usage, it is believed to have been in circulation during the ancient Persian era. Some scholars suggest that variations of the name, such as "Parinaz" or "Parizad," may have appeared in early Persian poetry or literature, although concrete evidence is scarce.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Periann was a Persian princess who lived during the Sassanid Empire, which ruled Persia from the 3rd to the 7th century AD. Her full name was Periann Khosrowshad, and she was the daughter of King Khosrow II, who reigned from 590 to 628 AD.
Another notable figure with the name Periann was a Persian poet and mystic who lived during the 11th century AD. Known as Periann of Shiraz, she is renowned for her contributions to the Sufi tradition and her poetic works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and the divine.
In the 13th century, a Persian noble woman named Periann Khatun was a prominent figure at the court of the Ilkhanid dynasty. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of cultural activities in Persia.
During the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled Persia from 1501 to 1736, a woman named Periann Begum was a respected calligrapher and artist. Her works were highly regarded, and she was celebrated for her mastery of the Persian calligraphic styles.
In more recent history, Periann Firouz was an Iranian actress and singer who lived from 1925 to 2005. She was a prominent figure in the Persian entertainment industry and was known for her performances in various films and stage productions.
People
Periann + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with P
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FAQ
Periann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Periann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 25 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Periann going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 13,710,174 US residents.
Is Periann a common name?
We classify Periann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 32 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Periann most popular?
The single biggest year for Periann was 1960, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Periann is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Periann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Periann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Periann in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Periann still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Periann in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Periann can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Periann?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Periann on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.