Perrin is of French origin, derived from the word 'perrin', which means 'from the bramble thicket'. It is often found as a given name and a surname in France and other French-speaking regions. The name Perrin was brought to prominence by the character of Mat Cauthon in the fantasy series "The Wheel of Time" by American author Robert Jordan, where Mat's full name is Perin al'Cauthon.
The name Perrin appears to have experienced fluctuating popularity over the years, with no consistent peak or decline pattern evident. The highest number of births recorded was 18 in both 2015 and 2017, while the lowest occurred twice, once in 1962 with 5 births and again in 2023 with also 6 births.