unisex name
Perpetue
pair-pay-TOO (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 155
Perpetue is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 68% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1965 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1948, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1901.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Perpetue Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 20 |
| 1910s | 0 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Perpetue?
In 1965, Perpetue was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Perpetue
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Perpetue Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Perpetue over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Perpetue
- French pair-pay-TOO
Sibling Names for Perpetue
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Perpetue — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Perpetue
Is Perpetue a girl's or a boy's name?
Perpetue is used for both girls and boys. About 68% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Perpetue?
Perpetue has 3 syllables.
When was Perpetue most popular?
Perpetue peaked in 1948, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.