Perry Harkins

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Perry Harkins — English
74K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Perry Harkins is a name that combines English origins. The first name Perry is a masculine given name of English origin. Perry is a unisex given name. Perry Adair (1899–1953), American golfer Perry Adkisson (1929–2020), entomologist and Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System Perry Anderson (born 1938), British historian and political essayist Perry Anderson (ice hockey) (born 1961), Canadian hockey player Perry Anzilotti (born 1959), American actor Perry A. The surname Harkins: Brett Harkins (born 1970), ice hockey player Gary Harkins (born 1985), Scottish footballer George W. Harkins (1810–1890), Native American leader, a chief of the Choctaw tribe during the Indian removals James M. Harkins (born 1953), American politician Jansen Harkins (born 1997), American ice hockey player John Harkins (actor) (1932–1999) John Harkins (baseball) (1859–1940), American baseball player John Harkins (footballer) (1881–1916), Scottish footballer Josh Harkins (born 1974), American politician Lida E. Harkins, American politician Pat Harkins (born 1963), American politician Paul D. Perry is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 74K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Perry reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Perry

English

Perry is a unisex given name. Perry Adair (1899–1953), American golfer Perry Adkisson (1929–2020), entomologist and Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System Perry Anderson (born 1938), British historian and political essayist Perry Anderson (ice hockey) (born 1961), Canadian hockey player Perry Anzilotti (born 1959), American actor Perry A.

Surname: Harkins

Scottish

Brett Harkins (born 1970), ice hockey player Gary Harkins (born 1985), Scottish footballer George W. Harkins (1810–1890), Native American leader, a chief of the Choctaw tribe during the Indian removals James M. Harkins (born 1953), American politician Jansen Harkins (born 1997), American ice hockey player John Harkins (actor) (1932–1999) John Harkins (baseball) (1859–1940), American baseball player John Harkins (footballer) (1881–1916), Scottish footballer Josh Harkins (born 1974), American politician Lida E. Harkins, American politician Pat Harkins (born 1963), American politician Paul D.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Perry is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Perry by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Perry Harkins

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Perry Harkins:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Perry?
The first name Perry originates from English. Perry is a unisex given name. Perry Adair (1899–1953), American golfer Perry Adkisson (1929–2020), entomologist and Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System Perry Anderson (born 1938), British historian and political essayist Perry Anderson (ice hockey) (born 1961), Canadian hockey player Perry Anzilotti (born 1959), American actor Perry A.
When was Perry most popular?
The name Perry reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Harkins?
The surname Harkins originates from Scottish. Brett Harkins (born 1970), ice hockey player Gary Harkins (born 1985), Scottish footballer George W. Harkins (1810–1890), Native American leader, a chief of the Choctaw tribe during the Indian removals James M. Harkins (born 1953), American politician Jansen Harkins (born 1997), American ice hockey player John Harkins (actor) (1932–1999) John Harkins (baseball) (1859–1940), American baseball player John Harkins (footballer) (1881–1916), Scottish footballer Josh Harkins (born 1974), American politician Lida E. Harkins, American politician Pat Harkins (born 1963), American politician Paul D.
What are the origins of the name Perry Harkins?
The name Perry Harkins combines two different traditions: the first name Perry has English roots, while the surname Harkins originates from Scottish.
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