NAME PROFILE
Perley
Originating from Old French, the name means 'tenacious' or 'one who pulls.' It portrays a person with a strong, determined spirit and the magnetic charm to lead others with confidence and heart.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,052 |
| Gender | Male (25% / 75%) |
| Peak year | 1931 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 1957 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
ME — 68%NH — 14%VT — 11%MA — 8%AK — 0%
Notable People
Tarell Alvin McCraney (Playwright, Moonlight) · Tarell Basham (Football Player, Dallas Cowboys) · Tarell Brown (Football Player, San Francisco 49ers) · Terrell Owens (Football Player, Philadelphia Eagles) · Terrell Davis (Football Player, Denver Broncos)
Nicknames & Diminutives
RellTerry
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