Pearlie
girl namePearlie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #262 in 1887, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#262
peak (1887)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #327 |
| 1890s | #285 |
| 1900s | #292 |
| 1910s | #347 |
| 1920s | #358 |
| 1930s | #355 |
| 1940s | #405 |
| 1950s | #677 |
| 1960s | #1503 |
| 1970s | #3719 |
| 1980s | #7490 |
| 1990s | #9326 |
| 2000s | #15784 |
| 2010s | #14071 |
| 2020s | #13462 |
Living bearers
About 5,700 people named Pearlie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Pearlie alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pearlie in 2025?
- Pearlie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Pearlie most popular?
- Pearlie peaked in 1887, reaching #262 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Pearlie with classmates?
- Pearlie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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