Perseus
Every Perseus since 1983 — 1,422 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Perseus
Perseus is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,210 in 2025 with 168 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 1,422 American babies have been named Perseus. Its peak came in 2025, when 168 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 Perseus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Perseus 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 | — | — | 168 | #1,210 |
| 2024 | — | — | 154 | #1,283 |
| 2023 | — | — | 123 | #1,469 |
| 2022 | — | — | 130 | #1,419 |
| 2021 | — | — | 128 | #1,429 |
| 2020 | — | — | 110 | #1,523 |
| 2019 | — | — | 105 | #1,590 |
| 2018 | — | — | 93 | #1,698 |
| 2017 | — | — | 55 | #2,377 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,010 | 64 | #2,160 |
| 2015 | — | — | 51 | #2,474 |
| 2014 | — | — | 47 | #2,610 |
| 2013 | — | — | 60 | #2,195 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,890 | 38 | #3,045 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,900 | 31 | #3,494 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,153 | 17 | #5,415 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,505 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #14,091 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,799 | — | — |
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Famous people named Perseus
- Perseus of Macedon Politician · -212–-166
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Perseus in 2025?
Perseus ranked #1,210 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 168 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Perseus?
1,422 babies have been named Perseus in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Perseus most popular?
Perseus peaked in 2025, when 168 newborns received the name.
Is Perseus a boy or girl name?
Perseus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Perseus rising or falling?
Perseus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Perseus?
Well-known people named Perseus include Perseus of Macedon (politician).