Peretz

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 139 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#8138 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

A surname from Hebrew.

Peretz is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'burst forth,' 'breakthrough,' or 'breach.' Perez was the son of Judah and Tamar in the Bible, an ancestor of King David and, in Christian tradition, of Jesus himself. The name carries a sense of sudden emergence and divine breakthrough.

Peretz is a name of force and destiny — for families who want to honor Jewish heritage with a name that carries the energy of a life-changing breakthrough written into its very meaning.

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Phonetically, Peretz belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Peretz’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

#8138

Current Rank

139

Total births

Since 1987

2016

Peak year

16 births

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Popularity Over Time

Peretz has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1987.

First appeared: 1987Peak: 2016 (16 births)Current: #8138

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Peretz
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	43	#8056	▼
2010s	85	#8964	▲
2000s	6	#11991	▲
1980s	5	#7831	—

The Story of Peretz

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2016, Peretz is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Peretz are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.

How rare is Peretz?

Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Peretz — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1987, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 85 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Peretz by the numbers

Would fill 3 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(15 years, 1987–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Peretz
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	10	#8138	+3 (42.9%)
2023	7	#10514	-4 (-36.4%)
2022	11	#7615	-4 (-26.7%)
2021	15	#5956	+7 (87.5%)
2019	8	#9522	+2 (33.3%)
2018	6	#11787	-4 (-40.0%)
2017	10	#7986	-6 (-37.5%)
2016	16	#5723	+2 (14.3%)
2015	14	#6223	+8 (133.3%)
2014	6	#11768	-3 (-33.3%)
2013	9	#8594	+2 (28.6%)
2012	7	#10479	-2 (-22.2%)
2011	9	#8594	+3 (50.0%)
2007	6	#11991	+1 (20.0%)
1987	5	#7831	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peretz a boy's or girl's name?

Peretz is primarily a boy's name.

When was Peretz most popular?

Peretz reached its peak popularity in 2016 with 16 births that year. It is currently ranked #8138 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Peretz?

Peretz is currently ranked #8138 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 139 babies since 1987.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1987–2024