Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Pearl
Endangered
Down 92.3% from peak
Peak era
1918
Peak births
4,521
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Pearl
How many people are named Pearl?
An estimated 21,172 living Americans are named Pearl.
How rare is Pearl?
Pearl is uncommon among babies today, with 350 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 92.3% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Pearl?
The median age of a living American named Pearl is approximately 41 years, with most bearers falling between 13 and 70 years old.
Is Pearl still popular?
No. Pearl is endangered as a baby name, down 92.3% from its 1918 peak with 350 births in 2025.
Where is Pearl most common?
Pearl has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 8.4× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
92.3%
2025
350
All-time
159,088