Perry Riddell

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Perry Riddell — English
74K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Perry Riddell 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 Riddell: Henry Scott Riddell (1798–1870), Scottish poet and songwriter Archibald Riddell (minister), 17th-century Presbyterian minister in Scotland and America Archibald Riddell (politician) (1864–1945), Canadian farmer and politician Alan Riddell, Canadian labour relations lawyer Alastair Riddell (born 1952), glam rock musician from New Zealand Arthur George Riddell (1836–1907), Roman Catholic Bishop of Northampton Campbell Drummond Riddell (1796–1858), Australian Colonial public servant Carol Anne Riddell, education reporter and co-anchor for WNBC-TV news Charlotte Riddell (1832–1906), writer of the . 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: Riddell

Scottish

Henry Scott Riddell (1798–1870), Scottish poet and songwriter Archibald Riddell (minister), 17th-century Presbyterian minister in Scotland and America Archibald Riddell (politician) (1864–1945), Canadian farmer and politician Alan Riddell, Canadian labour relations lawyer Alastair Riddell (born 1952), glam rock musician from New Zealand Arthur George Riddell (1836–1907), Roman Catholic Bishop of Northampton Campbell Drummond Riddell (1796–1858), Australian Colonial public servant Carol Anne Riddell, education reporter and co-anchor for WNBC-TV news Charlotte Riddell (1832–1906), writer of the .

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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 Riddell

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 Riddell:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Riddell?
The surname Riddell originates from Scottish. Henry Scott Riddell (1798–1870), Scottish poet and songwriter Archibald Riddell (minister), 17th-century Presbyterian minister in Scotland and America Archibald Riddell (politician) (1864–1945), Canadian farmer and politician Alan Riddell, Canadian labour relations lawyer Alastair Riddell (born 1952), glam rock musician from New Zealand Arthur George Riddell (1836–1907), Roman Catholic Bishop of Northampton Campbell Drummond Riddell (1796–1858), Australian Colonial public servant Carol Anne Riddell, education reporter and co-anchor for WNBC-TV news Charlotte Riddell (1832–1906), writer of the .
What are the origins of the name Perry Riddell?
The name Perry Riddell combines two different traditions: the first name Perry has English roots, while the surname Riddell originates from Scottish.
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