Perley
Pronunciation: [ p-ERL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Perley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 76 babies have been named Perley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Perley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,310 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,310
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Perley
Perley is a boy name .
Is Perley a boy or girl name? Perley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,310 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #49,060. Perley is more commonly used as a boy name.
Perley is currently ranked #9,310 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Perley include Per, Perl, Perly, Perlie, Pey, Peie, and Perkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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