Pearl
5 countries#776 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Pearl was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
163,010 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #776 · peaked in 1918 with 4,622 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, California, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,012 births recorded 1978–2024 · peaked in 2017 with 241 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,922 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #238 · peaked in 2017 with 234 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
514 births recorded 1966–2022 · currently #2239 · peaked in 2013 with 25 births
Most common in: Paris, Alpes-Maritimes, Isère, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
71 births recorded 1978–2024 · peaked in 2024 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
19 births recorded 2016–2024 · peaked in 2024 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Pearl’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1045 | — |
| 2007 | #991 | ↑54 |
| 2008 | #1016 | ↓25 |
| 2009 | #983 | ↑33 |
| 2010 | #960 | ↑23 |
| 2011 | #806 | ↑154 |
| 2012 | #755 | ↑51 |
| 2013 | #672 | ↑83 |
| 2014 | #629 | ↑43 |
| 2015 | #624 | ↑5 |
| 2016 | #567 | ↑57 |
| 2017 | #651 | ↓84 |
| 2018 | #644 | ↑7 |
| 2019 | #729 | ↓85 |
| 2020 | #776 | ↓47 |
| 2021 | #740 | ↑36 |
| 2022 | #754 | ↓14 |
| 2023 | #800 | ↓46 |
| 2024 | #801 | ↓1 |
| 2025 | #776 | ↑25 |
Frequently asked questions about Pearl
Is Pearl a popular name?
Yes — Pearl currently ranks #776 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Pearl more common for boys or girls?
Pearl is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Pearl most popular?
Pearl peaked in 1918 in United States, with 4,622 recorded births that year.
Is Pearl rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Pearl’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #47 in 1880 to #776 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Pearl?
At least 166,536 babies have been recorded with the name Pearl across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Pearl popular in more than one country?
Yes — Pearl appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Pearl?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Pearl include Malaya, Inaya, Evelina, Fallon.
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