Perpetual, everlasting, or continuous
Derived from the Latin word 'perpetuus', this name signifies something that is eternal or unending. It has deep historical roots as a name representing steadfastness and endurance, particularly within early Christian history.
Less common today
Perpetua isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,690 in 2025.
Third-century Christian martyr and author of one of the oldest surviving texts by a woman
The mother of the protagonist in the Bridget Jones series · Bridget Jones's Diary
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
