Perina
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Greek origins.
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Perina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Perina today is around 111 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Perina births was 1922 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Perina. 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 Perina is about 111 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Perinas were born before 1925.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Perina. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1922
20 babies that year
Average age
111
years old
1925 SSA rank
#5,606
Tracked since 1911
Popularity
Perina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Perina from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 56 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Perina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Perina 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 Perina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Perinas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Perina
The name Perina is thought to have its origins in the Latin language, derived from the word "perinus," meaning "foreign" or "strange." It is believed to have first emerged during the Roman Empire era, potentially as a nickname or surname for someone who was perceived as an outsider or from a different land.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Perina dates back to the 5th century, when it appeared in a collection of Roman inscriptions found in the region of modern-day Italy. This suggests that the name had gained some level of usage, albeit likely limited, during the late stages of the Western Roman Empire.
In the Middle Ages, the name Perina seems to have persisted, particularly in certain regions of Europe. Historical records from the 11th century mention a Perina of Verona, a noblewoman who was involved in a land dispute with a local monastery. Unfortunately, not much is known about her life beyond this legal matter.
During the Renaissance period, the name Perina gained a degree of prominence. One notable figure was Perina Baldeschi, an Italian painter born in 1472 in Perugia. She was celebrated for her religious artwork and was one of the few female artists to achieve recognition during that time.
In the 17th century, Perina Vicenzina, an Italian composer and singer, made her mark in the world of music. Born in 1620 in Vicenza, she was highly regarded for her skills and compositions, which were performed in various courts across Europe.
Another individual of note was Perina Farnese, born in 1618, who was a member of the influential Farnese family of Italy. She played a significant role in the political and cultural landscape of her time, serving as a patron of the arts and contributing to the development of the Farnese Palace in Rome.
While the name Perina has not been as widely used in more recent times, it continues to hold historical significance, particularly in certain regions of Italy and parts of Europe where it has roots. Its unique Latin origins and association with notable figures throughout history have contributed to its enduring legacy.
People
Perina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Perina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Perina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Perina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Perina 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Perina a common name?
We classify Perina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 96 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Perina most popular?
The single biggest year for Perina was 1922, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Perina is about 111 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 Perina in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Perina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Perina 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 Perina still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Perina 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 Perina 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 many people are called Perina?
You can see how many people share the name Perina on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.