Pearl
Pronunciation: [ p-ERL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Pearl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 271 babies have been named Pearl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Pearl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,052 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,052
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Pearl
Pearl is a boy name .
Is Pearl a boy or girl name? Pearl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,052 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #800. Pearl is more commonly used as a girl name.
Pearl is currently ranked #30,052 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Pearl include Pea, Pey, Peie, and Peakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Pearl include Pearson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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