Perrin
Pronunciation: [ p-EHR-ihn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Perrin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 474 babies have been named Perrin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Perrin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,010 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,010
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Perrin
Perrin is a girl name .
Is Perrin a boy or girl name? Perrin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,010 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,772. Perrin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Perrin is currently ranked #23,010 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Perrin include Per, Perr, Perry, Perrie, Pey, Peie, and Perkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Perrin include Perry, Perri . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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