Perkins
Pronunciation: [ p-ERK-uhnz ]
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Perkins first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 10 babies have been named Perkins in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Perkins is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,433 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,433
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Perkins
Perkins is a boy name .
Perkins is currently ranked #38,433 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Perkins include Per, Perk, Perky, Perkie, Ins, Insy, Insie, Pey, and Peie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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