Pecola
girl namePecola entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1178 in 1912, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1178
peak (1912)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1581 |
| 1910s | #1825 |
| 1920s | #1981 |
| 1930s | #2016 |
| 1940s | #3264 |
| 1950s | #4210 |
| 1960s | #6065 |
| 1970s | #7261 |
| 1980s | #9727 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Pecola are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Pecola alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pecola in 2025?
- Pecola is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Pecola most popular?
- Pecola peaked in 1912, reaching #1178 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Pecola with classmates?
- Pecola will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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