How Many People Are Named Pearl?
162,657
people in the United States are named Pearl
1 in 2,059 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#462
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0486%
Of US population
Peak Year
1918
4,622 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
PURL
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From the English word pearl for the concretions formed in the shells of some mollusks, ultimately from Late Latin perla. Like other gemstone names, it has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 19th century. The pearl is the birthstone for June, and it supposedly imparts health and wealth.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 101.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
11,004
Pennsylvania
8,554
Illinois
4,999
California
4,683
Texas
4,572
North Carolina
4,300
Virginia
3,899
Ohio
3,690
Louisiana
3,134
South Carolina
3,097
💡 Fun Facts About "Pearl"
- 350 babies were named Pearl in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1918
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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