Peridot
Pronunciation: [ p-EHR-ihd-awt ]
Peridot is a girl baby name. Ranked #39,490 in the US, popular nicknames include Per, Pey, and Perie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Peridot first appeared in US Social Security records in 2023.
Over 5 babies have been named Peridot in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Peridot is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #39,490 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #39,490
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Peridot
Peridot is a girl name .
Peridot is currently ranked #39,490 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Peridot include Per, Pey, Perie, and Periie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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