Pericles
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Pericles first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 59 babies have been named Pericles in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pericles is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,149 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,149
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Pericles
Pericles is a boy name .
Pericles is currently ranked #32,149 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pericles include Per, Peri, Periy, Periie, Peric, Pericy, Pericie, Les, Lesy, Lesie, Pey, and Peie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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