How Many People Are Named Pearle?
Complete statistics for the name Pearle: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Pearle means 'pearl' and is a rare name for girls. Only 117 people named Pearle live in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,825,505 Americans. The majority of people named Pearle are over 60, giving it a distinctly older generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 116All 2,801 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1919Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Pearle Through the Generations
Pearle has been a name that's seen its peak and now enjoys a stable presence among older generations. With only 103 births in 1919 marking its highest point, the name has since become a classic, often associated with the elegance of pearls. Today, 99% of those named Pearle are over 60, reflecting a strong generational skew towards older adults. This makes Pearle a name that's deeply rooted in history and cherished by those who carry it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Pearle's English occupational surname (one who sorts pearls) roots
📄 About the Name Pearle
How Many People Have the Name Pearle?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 125 people in the United States currently share the name Pearle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,651,594 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Pearle a Common or Rare Name?
Pearle is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Pearle Mean?
Pearle means "pearl" and comes from English occupational surname (one who sorts pearls) origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Pearle in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Pearle Most Popular?
The name Pearle reached peak popularity in 1919, with 103 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Pearle?
Approximately 125 people named Pearle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 125. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,651,594 Americans.
Is Pearle a rare name?
Pearle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,651,594 Americans has this name.
What does the name Pearle mean?
Pearle means "pearl" and comes from English occupational surname (one who sorts pearls) origins.
Is Pearle more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Pearle are male and 100% are female.
When was Pearle most popular?
Pearle peaked in 1919 with 103 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.