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

Female
97.6%
Male
2.4%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 101.0 years old

Young (<30) 9,138
5.6%
Adult (30–60) 5,012
3.1%
Senior (>60) 148,507
91.3%

📈 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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