UK name, mostly girls
Perrie
A diminutive form of Petra, derived from the Greek word meaning "rock".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Perrie is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Perrie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2253, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 34 births.
This profile covers 278 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 35% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 385 living people in the UK are called Perrie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Perrie ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 34 girls were registered as Perrie.
- • Perrie ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #407 in 2024.
- • About 385 living people in the UK are estimated to have Perrie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 91.7% of Perrie registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2253
2024
Births in 2024
12
Latest year
Peak year
2015
34 births
Estimated living
385
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Perrie
In England and Wales birth records, Perrie has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 8.3% of registrations are for boys and 91.7% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Perrie registered for boys
- Ranked #3,651 in 2004
- 3 boys registered in 2004
- Peak: 1998 (7 births)
Perrie registered for girls
- Ranked #2,253 in 2024
- 12 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (34 births)
Meaning
What does Perrie mean?
The name Perrie is believed to have its origins in the French language, derived from the Old French word "pierre," which means "stone" or "rock." This name gained popularity during the Middle Ages and was often associated with strength and durability.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Perrie can be traced back to the 12th century, where it appeared in various historical records and chronicles from France and neighboring regions. During this time, the name was predominantly used for males, although there were instances of it being given to females as well.
In the 13th century, the name Perrie gained prominence in England, particularly among the upper classes and nobility. This was likely due to the Norman influence and the close ties between England and France during that period.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Perrie was Perrie de Lyons (1190-1265), a French nobleman and military commander who fought in the Crusades. He was renowned for his bravery and leadership skills during the Seventh Crusade led by King Louis IX of France.
Another significant individual with the name Perrie was Perrie de la Roche (1270-1341), a French architect and stonemason who was instrumental in the construction of several notable Gothic cathedrals and churches throughout France and England during the 13th and 14th centuries.
In the 15th century, the name Perrie gained popularity among the English gentry and aristocracy. One notable figure was Perrie Edgecombe (1420-1492), an English nobleman and military commander who served under King Edward IV during the Wars of the Roses.
During the Renaissance period, the name Perrie was associated with scholars and intellectuals. One such figure was Perrie Gassendi (1592-1655), a French philosopher, scientist, and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and physics.
In the 18th century, the name Perrie was used among the French bourgeoisie and upper-class families. One notable individual was Perrie Beaumarchais (1732-1799), a French playwright, watchmaker, and revolutionary who played a significant role in the events leading up to the French Revolution.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Perrie over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Perrie in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Perrie, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 34 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Perrie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Perrie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1952 | 78 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1501 | 181 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2922 | 19 | 4 |
Geography
Where Perrie is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Perrie. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Perrie ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #407 in 2024.
Across the UK
Perrie in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#790 in 2024
10 years of NRS records, 99 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#407 in 2024
3 years of NISRA records, 10 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Perrie
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Perrie Edwards
singer; songwriter
British singer
1993-
Related
Names similar to Perrie
- Poppy 52,802
- Phoebe 47,609
- Paige 24,717
- Penelope 13,109
- Pippa 6,346
- Polly 5,678
- Philippa 4,446
- Penny 4,394
- Paris 4,372
- Piper 3,961
- Pearl 3,516
- Paisley 3,419
FAQ
Perrie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Perrie in the UK right now?
In 2024, Perrie was ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.
When was Perrie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 34 babies registered as Perrie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Perrie?
A diminutive form of Petra, derived from the Greek word meaning "rock".
How many people are called Perrie in the UK?
A total of 278 babies have been registered as Perrie across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 99 more in Scotland and 10 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Perrie most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Perrie ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #407 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.