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The short answer
Pearl is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the English word pearl for the concretions formed in the shells of some mollusks, ultimately from Medieval Latin perla. Like other gemstone names, it has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 19th century." It ranked #777 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the English word pearl for the concretions formed in the shells of some mollusks, ultimately from Medieval Latin perla. Like other gemstone names, it has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 19th century. The entry lists its usage as English.
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Popularity
Pearl ranked #777 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #777 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pearl mean?
Behind the Name does not give Pearl a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the English word pearl for the concretions formed in the shells of some mollusks, ultimately from Medieval Latin perla.
Is Pearl a popular name?
Pearl ranked #777 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Pearl a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Pearl appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Pearl — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
