How popular is the name Pearly in 2025?

Pearly is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Pearly most popular?

Pearly peaked in 1941, reaching #2207 among US boy names.

Pearly will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Pearly entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2207 in 1941, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2207

peak (1941)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Pearly are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Pearly alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Pearly in 2025?: Pearly is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Pearly most popular?: Pearly peaked in 1941, reaching #2207 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Pearly with classmates?: Pearly will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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