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Per
BoyMeaning of Per: Swedish: 'rock or stone'
Per is a boy's name most strongly associated with Swedish naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice.
US rank 2025
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Not in the US top list
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
369
First recorded 1923 · peak 1968
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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