Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Perley
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1915
Peak births
30
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19152025
Quick answers about Perley
How many people are named Perley?
Based on SSA birth records through 1964, an estimated 135 Americans born with the name Perley may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1964.
How rare is Perley?
Perley has not appeared in SSA records since 1964. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Perley?
The median age of a living American named Perley is approximately 79 years, with most bearers falling between 71 and 87 years old.
Is Perley still popular?
No. Perley is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1964.
Peak year
1915
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,020