boys' name 1959–2016

Perry

Perry is losing ground — from #95 in 1959 to #721 in 2016.

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#721 last ranked in 2016
2 registrations that year
68 total 1959–2016

Note: Perry hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2016. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 64 to 2 (-97%).

020406080100195920142016peak
Peak 1959 · 64
Low 2014 · 2
Years tracked 3

Neighbours in the 2016 ranking

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By state & territory — 2016

How often Perry was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Perry popularity by state — 2016Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 2 (rank #530)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Perry — popularity by state & territory in 2016. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (2 babies)

South Australia
2 #530
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

In 2016: 2 babies named Perry across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Perry?
Between 1959 and 2016, Perry was registered for 68 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Perry a popular name in Australia?
Perry has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2016, when it last ranked #721 with 2 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.