Name Profile
Per
"Not available in SSA source data." — Unknown origin
BoyUnknown1 syllable
About Per
Per appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records from 1923 through 2020. It does not appear in the 2024 top 1,000 list for boys, but it remains part of the official historical record. Across available SSA years, the name appears 366 times.
Quick Facts
GenderBoy
OriginUnknown
PronunciationPer
Syllables1
Nicknames for Per
Per is usually used as-is and doesn’t have a common shortened nickname.
Popularity in the U.S.
Per is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys.. Parents often choose Per for its clear pronunciation and classic style.
Per had — births in .
Middle Name Ideas
- Per James
- Per Alexander
- Per Reid
More Names Like Per
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Per mean?
Per means "Not available in SSA source data." and is commonly associated with Unknown roots.
Is Per a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Yes. Per is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys..
How is Per pronounced?
A common pronunciation is Per.