Perris
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Perris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 174 babies have been named Perris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Perris is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,844 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,844
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Perris is also used as a girl name, ranked #32693.
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About the Name Perris
Perris is a boy name .
Is Perris a boy or girl name? Perris is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,844 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #32,693. Perris is more commonly used as a girl name.
Perris is currently ranked #37,844 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Perris 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 Perris include Perry, Perrin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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