Perla
girl name#1587 in 2025Perla entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #282 in 2003, ranks #1587 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1918–2025
#1587
rank today
#282
peak (2003)
132
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3869 |
| 1920s | #4335 |
| 1930s | #3524 |
| 1940s | #3547 |
| 1950s | #3061 |
| 1960s | #2329 |
| 1970s | #1478 |
| 1980s | #840 |
| 1990s | #532 |
| 2000s | #424 |
| 2010s | #716 |
| 2020s | #1242 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Perla has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 20,500 people named Perla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Perla alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Perla in 2025?
- Perla ranks #1587 among US girl names in 2025, with 132 babies given the name.
- When was the name Perla most popular?
- Perla peaked in 2003, reaching #282 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Perla with classmates?
- Perla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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