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Perrie

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Pronounced PEHR-ee /ˈpɛr.i/High

Meaning: A spelling of Perry — variously 'by the pear tree' (Old English pyrige) and a pet of Peregrine ('a traveler, a pilgrim', Latin); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: By the pear tree; a traveler: Perrie spells Perry — 'by the pear tree'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningA spelling of Perry — variously 'by the pear tree' (Old English pyrige) and a pet of Peregrine ('a traveler, a pilgrim', Latin); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6318 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 360

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419262024

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

Perrie is a spelling of Perry — variously 'by the pear tree' (Old English pyrige) and a pet of Peregrine, Latin 'a traveler, a pilgrim' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls (popularized by the singer Perrie Edwards of Little Mix; nickname Perr).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, by-the-pear-tree-or-a-traveler at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Perry means 'by the pear tree' (Old English) and pets Peregrine, 'a traveler, a pilgrim' (Latin) — Perrie is a -ie spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; popularized by the singer Perrie Edwards; the routes are layered; said 'PEHR-ee').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Perry — routes layered

Variations

PerryPeriPerri

Nicknames

Perr

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Perrie mean?

Perrie spells Perry — variously 'by the pear tree' and a pet of Peregrine ('a traveler'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Perrie?

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

Is Perrie a boy or girl name?

Perrie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Perrie?

Perrie is a rare name in the U.S.

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