Peru
Pronunciation: [ p-er-OO ]
Peru is a girl baby name. Ranked #41,161 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Peru first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 5 babies have been named Peru in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Peru is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #41,161 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #41,161
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Peru
Peru is a girl name .
Peru is currently ranked #41,161 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Peru include Persephone, Perla, Perry, Perel, Perri . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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