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Perri

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Pronounced PEH-ree /ˈpɛr.i/High

Meaning: From Old English pyrige, 'pear tree' — 'dweller by the pear tree' — the feminine-styled spelling of PerryMedium

In 30 seconds: By the pear tree, with an -i flourish: Perri is the girls' spelling of Perry — 'dweller by the pear tree' — crisp, sporty, and unisex-cool. Orchard roots, modern lettering.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningFrom Old English pyrige, 'pear tree' — 'dweller by the pear tree' — the feminine-styled spelling of Perry
U.S. rank (2025)#5064 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1958
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,448

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195819422025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Perri is the feminine-styled spelling of Perry — from Old English pyrige, 'pear tree', a surname for someone dwelling by one. The -i ending shifts it toward girls, in the brisk unisex-surname family of Reese and Quinn.

It registers thinly for girls in recent records. Rare, orchard-rooted, and sporty-fresh.

Did you know? Perry began as a place-name for anyone living near a pear tree (Old English pyrige); the cider made from those pears is still called 'perry' today.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Perry — surname etymology

Variations

PerryPerriePeri

Nicknames

Per

Famous Bearers

  • ★Perri Lister (1959-)
    British dancer and actress, known for appearing in pop videos and as partner of Billy Idol
  • ★Perri Kiely (1997-)
    English dancer and television presenter, winner of Got to Dance

If you like Perri…

Perry— the standard spelling of the same name
Reese— a fellow unisex surname for girls
Quinn— the companion crisp one-word name
Sydney— another sporty surname-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Perri mean?

Perri comes from Old English for 'pear tree' — 'dweller by the pear tree' — a feminine spelling of Perry.

How do you pronounce Perri?

It's said PEH-ree /ˈpɛr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Perri a boy or girl name?

Perri is used for both sexes; this -i spelling leans female.

How popular is Perri?

Perri is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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