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Perrin

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Pronounced PAIR-in /ˈpɛr.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: An English/French surname and a medieval diminutive of Peter ('rock; stone'); also the character Perrin Aybara in The Wheel of Time. Usually reads male, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name from Peter: Perrin means 'rock' (said 'PAIR-in'). Usually reads male — we note the lean.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningAn English/French surname and a medieval diminutive of Peter ('rock; stone'); also the character Perrin Aybara in The Wheel of Time. Usually reads male, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#13122 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 474

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519622023

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

Perrin is an English/French surname and a Peter diminutive ('rock; stone'). As a girl's name it is rare and reads as a surname; it usually leans male, which we note (said 'PAIR-in').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier surname/boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Perrin is a surname and a medieval short form of Peter ('rock'), also known as Perrin Aybara in The Wheel of Time — usually a boys'/surname name, which we note (said 'PAIR-in').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Perrin — surname / Peter 'rock'; boy-leaning

Variations

PerrynPerrenPerin

Nicknames

PerryRin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Perrin mean?

Perrin is a surname and Peter diminutive ('rock'); it usually reads male, which we note.

How do you pronounce Perrin?

It's said PAIR-in /ˈpɛr.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Perrin a boy or girl name?

Here Perrin is used as a girl's name, but it usually reads male — we note the lean.

How popular is Perrin?

Perrin is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common as a surname or boys' name.

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