Pearly
girl namePearly entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #793 in 1884, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#793
peak (1884)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #992 |
| 1890s | #1296 |
| 1900s | #1262 |
| 1910s | #1513 |
| 1920s | #1320 |
| 1930s | #1281 |
| 1940s | #1524 |
| 1950s | #2565 |
| 1960s | #5382 |
| 1970s | #6666 |
| 1980s | #10392 |
| 2010s | #12825 |
| 2020s | #13747 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Pearly are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Pearly alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pearly in 2025?
- Pearly is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Pearly most popular?
- Pearly peaked in 1884, reaching #793 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Pearly with classmates?
- Pearly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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