Pearl
Peaked at #24 nationally in 1889, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Pearl has been recorded 98% of the time for girls and 2% of the time for boys.
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Pearl — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#24
in 1889
Current rank
#802
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Pearl reached its peak popularity for girls in 1889, ranking #24 nationally with 1,588 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #629 (2014) to #802 (2024) — a 22% drop.
As of 2024, Pearl ranks #802 nationally for girls, with 350 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #802 | 350 |
| 2023 | #800 | 351 |
| 2022 | #756 | 382 |
| 2021 | #741 | 385 |
| 2020 | #776 | 351 |
| 2019 | #729 | 387 |
| 2018 | #645 | 459 |
| 2017 | #653 | 455 |
Pearl — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#186
in 1886
Last ranked
#7025
in 1983
Years tracked
95
1880–1983
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Pearl reached its peak popularity for boys in 1886, ranking #186 nationally with 73 babies given the name that year.
Pearl hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1983, when it stood at #7025.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | #7,025 | 5 |
| 1980 | #6,042 | 6 |
| 1977 | #4,978 | 7 |
| 1976 | #5,432 | 6 |
| 1973 | #4,925 | 6 |
| 1972 | #4,824 | 6 |
| 1971 | #3,586 | 9 |
| 1969 | #4,854 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Pearl most popular?
Pearl was most popular in 1889, when it ranked #24 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Pearl becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Pearl?
At least 162,657 babies have been recorded with the name Pearl in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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