boy's name
Perley
PUR-lee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,052
Perley is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1964 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1915, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Perley Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 118 |
| 1890s | 93 |
| 1900s | 58 |
| 1910s | 179 |
| 1920s | 225 |
| 1930s | 186 |
| 1940s | 117 |
| 1950s | 62 |
| 1960s | 14 |
How Popular Is Perley?
In 1964, Perley was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Perley
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Perley Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Perley over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Perley
- English PUR-lee
Sibling Names for Perley
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Perley — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Perley
How popular is the name Perley?
In 1964, Perley was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Perley a girl's or a boy's name?
Perley is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Perley?
Perley has 2 syllables.
When was Perley most popular?
Perley peaked in 1915, when 30 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.