Girl
Pearl
pearl
About Pearl
Luminous and timeless, Pearl embodies vintage charm experiencing a well-deserved renaissance. This gem name carries generations of warmth, wisdom, and understated elegance. Pearl evokes images of grandmother's jewelry boxes and sun-dappled Southern porches, yet feels surprisingly fresh when given to a modern baby. The name possesses a gentle strength—nothing flashy or demanding, just enduring beauty that reveals itself over time. Its single syllable creates a crisp, complete sound that requires no embellishment. Pearl suggests someone who values substance over showiness, authenticity over artifice. The name has graced writers, activists, and artists throughout history, lending it an creative, independent spirit. Parents choosing Pearl often seek to honor family traditions while giving their daughter a name with built-in character and depth. It's a choice that whispers rather than shouts, yet leaves a lasting impression. Pearl remains forever classic, never trendy, ensuring it will age beautifully alongside its bearer.
Popularity of the Name Pearl
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #47 | ||||
| 1881 | #38 | ||||
| 1882 | #33 | ||||
| 1883 | #29 | ||||
| 1884 | #25 | ||||
| 1885 | #26 | ||||
| 1886 | #29 | ||||
| 1887 | #25 | ||||
| 1888 | #26 | ||||
| 1889 | #24 | ||||
| 1890 | #24 | ||||
| 1891 | #27 | ||||
| 1892 | #26 | ||||
| 1893 | #26 | ||||
| 1894 | #28 | ||||
| 1895 | #26 | ||||
| 1896 | #25 | ||||
| 1897 | #25 | ||||
| 1898 | #26 | ||||
| 1899 | #27 | ||||
| 1900 | #24 | #100 | |||
| 1901 | #31 | #92 | |||
| 1902 | #28 | #76 | |||
| 1903 | #27 | #75 | |||
| 1904 | #30 | #91 | |||
| 1905 | #31 | #110 | |||
| 1906 | #35 | #104 | |||
| 1907 | #35 | #88 | |||
| 1908 | #39 | #75 | |||
| 1909 | #40 | #123 | |||
| 1910 | #39 | #167 | |||
| 1911 | #48 | #91 | |||
| 1912 | #54 | #107 | |||
| 1913 | #55 | #112 | |||
| 1914 | #56 | #105 | |||
| 1915 | #56 | #101 | |||
| 1916 | #57 | #101 | |||
| 1917 | #57 | #109 | |||
| 1918 | #56 | #127 | |||
| 1919 | #56 | #89 | |||
| 1920 | #62 | #84 | |||
| 1921 | #65 | #86 | |||
| 1922 | #71 | #79 | |||
| 1923 | #78 | #99 | |||
| 1924 | #78 | #121 | |||
| 1925 | #90 | #93 | |||
| 1926 | #96 | #107 | |||
| 1927 | #102 | #116 | |||
| 1928 | #110 | #126 | |||
| 1929 | #114 | #126 | |||
| 1930 | #121 | #104 | |||
| 1931 | #137 | #134 | |||
| 1932 | #138 | #180 | |||
| 1933 | #143 | #145 | |||
| 1934 | #154 | #195 | |||
| 1935 | #167 | #145 | |||
| 1936 | #172 | ||||
| 1937 | #187 | ||||
| 1938 | #189 | ||||
| 1939 | #197 | #229 | |||
| 1940 | #197 | ||||
| 1941 | #212 | ||||
| 1942 | #191 | ||||
| 1943 | #223 | ||||
| 1944 | #238 | ||||
| 1945 | #265 | ||||
| 1946 | #285 | ||||
| 1947 | #293 | ||||
| 1948 | #290 | ||||
| 1949 | #323 | ||||
| 1950 | #320 | ||||
| 1951 | #347 | ||||
| 1952 | #362 | ||||
| 1953 | #375 | ||||
| 1954 | #387 | ||||
| 1955 | #405 | ||||
| 1956 | #420 | ||||
| 1957 | #447 | ||||
| 1958 | #483 | ||||
| 1959 | #518 | ||||
| 1960 | #505 | ||||
| 1961 | #525 | ||||
| 1962 | #510 | ||||
| 1963 | #590 | ||||
| 1964 | #587 | #422 | |||
| 1965 | #601 | ||||
| 1966 | #702 | #373 | |||
| 1967 | #742 | #344 | |||
| 1968 | #759 | ||||
| 1969 | #879 | #383 | |||
| 1970 | #842 | #436 | |||
| 1971 | #846 | #339 | |||
| 1972 | #807 | ||||
| 1973 | #889 | #399 | |||
| 1974 | #880 | #549 | |||
| 1975 | #894 | #316 | |||
| 1976 | #919 | #308 | |||
| 1980 | #901 | #368 | |||
| 1981 | #848 | #456 | |||
| 1982 | #828 | #391 | |||
| 1983 | #883 | #394 | |||
| 1984 | #888 | ||||
| 1985 | #946 | #295 | #414 | ||
| 1986 | #978 | #452 | |||
| 2007 | #994 | #543 | #274 | #496 | #850 |
| 2009 | #985 | #410 | #231 | #527 | |
| 2010 | #961 | #443 | #213 | #497 | #715 |
| 2011 | #807 | #384 | #237 | #596 | |
| 2012 | #756 | #340 | #237 | #333 | #702 |
| 2013 | #673 | #297 | #278 | #370 | #598 |
| 2014 | #629 | #260 | #210 | #330 | #596 |
| 2015 | #624 | #257 | #436 | #271 | #521 |
| 2016 | #567 | #265 | #201 | #301 | #598 |
| 2017 | #653 | #234 | #394 | #232 | #575 |
| 2018 | #645 | #262 | #229 | #231 | #558 |
| 2019 | #730 | #226 | #363 | #218 | #723 |
| 2020 | #777 | #283 | #231 | #211 | #581 |
| 2021 | #742 | #248 | #322 | #211 | #659 |
| 2022 | #756 | #258 | #251 | #688 | |
| 2023 | #800 | #248 | #318 | #260 | #475 |
| 2024 | #804 | #240 | #400 | #399 | #745 |
| 2025 | #777 | #273 | #292 | #716 | |
| 1998 | #893 | #386 | |||
| 1999 | #945 | #608 | #982 | ||
| 2000 | #951 | #321 | #638 | ||
| 2001 | #908 | #257 | |||
| 2002 | #747 | #279 | #598 | ||
| 2003 | #686 | #281 | #623 | ||
| 2004 | #808 | #389 | #814 | ||
| 2005 | #558 | #213 | #421 | ||
| 2006 | #548 | #256 | #539 | #806 | |
| 2008 | #468 | #247 | #714 | #830 | |
| 1979 | #377 | #612 | |||
| 1988 | #379 | ||||
| 1990 | #423 | ||||
| 1991 | #331 | #500 | |||
| 1994 | #378 | #444 | |||
| 1997 | #312 | #661 | #880 | ||
| 1977 | #385 | ||||
| 1987 | #442 | ||||
| 1989 | #373 | ||||
| 1993 | #409 | ||||
| 1992 | #994 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Pearl
Names Similar to Pearl
Nicknames for Pearl
- Pea
- Pearly
- Pearlie
- Pearie
Famous People Named Pearl
| Pearl S. Buck | American writer and Nobel laureate |
| Pearl Bailey | American actress and singer |
| Pearl Jam | American rock band |
| Pearl White | American silent film actress |
| Pearl Thusi | South African actress and model |
| Pearl Cleage | American playwright and author |
| Pearl Primus | Trinidad-born American dancer and choreographer |
| Pearl Puri | Indian television actor |
| Pearl Hackney | English actress and broadcaster |
| Pearl Sydenstricker Buck | Birth name of Pearl S. Buck |
| Pearl Bucknall | English cricketer |
| Pearl Witherington | British World War II spy |
| Pearl Eileen Primus | Birth name of Pearl Primus |
| Pearl Lowe | English fashion designer and singer |
| Pearl Whitehead | English cricketer |
| Pearl Argyle | Scottish politician |
| Pearl Carr | English singer |
| Pearl Walker | American opera singer |
| Pearl Padamsee | Indian theatre personality |
| Pearl Lagoon | Nicaraguan town |
Characters Named Pearl
| Pearl Krabs | Character from the animated series "SpongeBob SquarePants" |
| Pearl Forrester | Character from the TV show "Mystery Science Theater 3000" |
| Pearl Hart | Character from the video game "Red Dead Redemption 2" |
| Pearl Prynne | Character from the novel "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne |