Perkins
- Pronunciation
- [Per-kins]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Son Of Perkin
- Origin
- English
Perkins Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 79 baby boys have been named Perkins. The name peaked in 1921 with 10 US births that year (rank #2932).
Top States for Perkins
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Perkins births are: Mississippi (5).
Other English-Origin Names Like Perkins
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7-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Perkins's exact length and starting letter: Pacorro, Padgett, Padraic, Padraig, Padriac.
Quick Facts About Perkins
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Compare Perkins to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Perkins against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).