Peregrine
Saint's name from Latin Peregrinus, from peregrinus (“foreigner”).
Every Peregrine since 1998 — 461 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Peregrine
Peregrine is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,359 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 461 American babies have been named Peregrine — about 70% boys and 30% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Peregrine stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Peregrine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,318 | 35 | #3,359 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,125 | 36 | #3,322 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,557 | 29 | #3,860 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,404 | 25 | #4,267 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,402 | 22 | #4,596 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,485 | 29 | #3,708 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,169 | 15 | #6,031 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,494 | 12 | #7,018 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,762 | 11 | #7,425 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,779 | 16 | #5,725 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,726 | 15 | #5,922 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,223 | 6 | #11,768 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,797 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,633 | 6 | #11,895 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,896 | 9 | #8,594 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #6,989 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,818 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,529 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #13,503 |
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| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,979 |
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| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #12,007 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Peregrine mean?
Saint's name from Latin Peregrinus, from peregrinus (“foreigner”).
How popular is the name Peregrine in 2025?
Peregrine ranked #3,359 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Peregrine?
461 babies have been named Peregrine in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Peregrine most popular?
Peregrine peaked in 2025, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Peregrine a boy or girl name?
Peregrine is used for both: about 30% of babies named Peregrine have been girls and 70% boys.
Is the name Peregrine rising or falling?
Peregrine is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.