1,600births recorded
3Countries
2Variants
2025Peak · United States
#1204United States 2025
Perseus is a boy name family recorded 1,600 times in 3 countries since 1983. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1204 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2025, at 5.1 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Perseo (Argentina).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Perseus
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perseus | English | 1,422 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1204 | 2025 | ▲ 267 % |
| Perseus | English | 105 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2659 | 2023 | ▲ 96 % |
| Perseo | Italian | 73 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #1612 | 2015 | – |
Questions about Perseus
How popular is the name Perseus?
In 2025 it ranked #1204 in the United States. Official registers record 1,600 births across 3 countries.
What is Perseus in other languages?
Perseo (Italian).
When was Perseus most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2025, at 5.1 births per 100,000.
Is Perseus a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Perseus is a boy name.