Pearl
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Pearl
Background: The name Pearl derives from the Old French word 'perle,' which has roots in the Latin 'perla,' ultimately tracing back to the Greek 'margaritēs,' meaning 'pearl.' This name conveys the idea of a precious gemstone formed within a shell.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#251
Total births
162,657
Most popular decade
1910s
(103,560 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-171 ranks)
Years in Top 100
47
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
2.4% male
97.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 62
- First year rank
- #196
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 101
- Peak rank
- #611
- Most recent year
- 1983
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #6,237
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 569
- First year rank
- #47
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 4,521
- Peak rank
- #56
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 350
- Recent rank
- #800
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).