Name Legacy

Pearl

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Pearl was most popular in 1918, when 4,622 American babies were given the name — ranking #98 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,511, with 350 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 163,010 people named Pearl.

Most popular in1918
Rank that year#98
Births that year4,622
Total since 1880163,010

Pearl over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Pearl’s peak in 1918. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Latin · the gem

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org