Perrion
A masculine given name derived from the Old French word "pereion" meaning "little stone".
Name Census estimates that about 189 living Americans carry the first name Perrion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Perrion today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Perrion births was 2000 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Perrion. 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.
People living today
189
~ 1 in 1,813,515 Americans
Peak year
2000
41 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,579
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Perrion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Perrion from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 139 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Perrion 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 Perrion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Perrions live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Illinois, Ohio recorded the most babies named Perrion, while Ohio, Illinois, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Perrion
The name Perrion has its origins in the French language, derived from the Old French word "perron," which means a flight of steps or a porch. This name likely emerged during the medieval period in France, possibly as a nickname or surname for someone who lived near or worked on a grand staircase or entrance to a notable building.
Historically, the name Perrion does not appear to be directly referenced in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or significant historical records. However, its French roots suggest it may have been used as a descriptive surname or nickname among the common people of France during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Perrion can be found in the French census records from the late 16th century, where it is listed as a surname in the region of Normandy. However, there are no notable historical figures specifically recorded with the first name Perrion during this time period.
In the 19th century, Perrion Mallett (1805-1888) was a French artist and painter known for his landscapes and genre scenes. He was born in Paris and studied under the renowned painter Jean-Victor Bertin.
Another individual named Perrion Cailleret (1832-1899) was a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais de l'Industrie for the Universal Exposition of 1855.
Perrion Dufaure (1870-1943) was a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies and later as a Senator in the early 20th century.
In the literary world, Perrion Leconte (1892-1967) was a French writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and was known for his lyrical style.
Perrion Duval (1919-2002) was a French athlete and Olympic medalist who won a silver medal in the 4x100-meter relay at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
It's important to note that while these individuals share the first name Perrion, their historical significance and impact may vary, and some may have been more prominent or influential than others in their respective fields.
People
Perrion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Perrion 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
Perrion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Perrion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 189 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Perrion 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 1,813,515 US residents.
Is Perrion a common name?
We classify Perrion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 191 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Perrion most popular?
The single biggest year for Perrion was 2000, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Perrion is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Perrion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Perrion in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.