girl's name
Pernie
PUR-nee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 378
Pernie is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1943 it was given to 6 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 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1883.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Pernie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 21 |
| 1890s | 36 |
| 1900s | 61 |
| 1910s | 100 |
| 1920s | 115 |
| 1930s | 39 |
| 1940s | 6 |
How Popular Is Pernie?
In 1943, Pernie was given to 6 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 Pernie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Pernie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Pernie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Pernie
- English PUR-nee
Sibling Names for Pernie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Pernie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Pernie
How popular is the name Pernie?
In 1943, Pernie was given to 6 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 Pernie a girl's or a boy's name?
Pernie is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Pernie?
Pernie has 2 syllables.
When was Pernie most popular?
Pernie peaked in 1915, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.