Will my child share the name Peri with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Peri per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Peri in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Peri becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Peri is rising: up 412 places since 2020, to #3,035 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,392 in 1998.

Is Peri a good choice for a distinctive name?

Peri is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Peri a popular baby name in the United States?

Peri does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Peri is a distinctive choice, ranked #3035 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Peri in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Peri

Peri is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 128 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1392 in 1998 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Peri is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Peri in their class.