Perseus

Given to 1,422 US babies since 1983

▲ Rising +49% vs. 2018–2020

Rank in 2025

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recorded as girls

#1204

recorded as boys

71 since 2024

Babies in 2025

168

boys 168

Peak year

2025

168 babies recorded as boys

All-time total

1,422

since 1983

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Any year from 1880 to 2025.

Babies per 1,000 (same sex), 1880–2025

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Perseus was most popular in 2025, when 168 babies recorded as boys got the name (0.10 per 1,000). In 2025, 168 babies were named Perseus, ranking #1204 for babies recorded as boys. Compared with 2018–2020, it's up 49%.

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Year	Girls	Rank	Boys	Rank
2025	<5	—	168	1204
2024	<5	—	154	1275
2023	<5	—	123	1465
2022	<5	—	130	1414
2021	<5	—	128	1424
2020	<5	—	110	1518
2019	<5	—	105	1582
2018	<5	—	93	1687
2017	<5	—	55	2345
2016	7	12876	64	2145
2015	<5	—	51	2457
2014	<5	—	47	2582
2013	<5	—	60	2182
2012	5	16869	38	3002
2011	5	16764	31	3434
2010	5	16992	17	5251
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1983	<5	—	6	5484