Name meaning & stats
Persis
Persis. 116 US babies since 1940, peak 1942. Notable Persiss are 1.3× over-represented as professors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1942
116 US babies were named Persis between 1940 and 2025.
Where Persiss end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| Writer | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | Low · 1 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable women who are professors, Persiss show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1942)