Pearl: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A precious gem from the sea — rare and lustrous
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #773
- Peak
- #24 in 1889
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Pearl Means
Pearl is a girl name of English origin. A precious gem from the sea — rare and lustrous
How Popular Pearl Is
Pearl currently ranks #773 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #24 in 1889. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Pearl
- Pearl reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #24 in 1889.
- Pearl has been a top 100 name across 172+ years of American history.
- Pearl is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Pearl
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Pearl
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Pearl.
Questions About Pearl
What does Pearl mean?
Pearl is a girl name of English origin. A precious gem from the sea — rare and lustrous
How popular is Pearl?
Pearl currently ranks #773 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #24 in 1889. It has held steady.
Where does Pearl come from?
Pearl comes from English roots. Pearl reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #24 in 1889.
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