How Many People Are Named Pearlean?
Complete statistics for the name Pearlean: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Pearlean is a very rare female name, with only 373 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 885,656 Americans. The majority of those named Pearlean are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1939.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 90All 1,066 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: 1939Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Pearlean Through the Generations
Pearlean has been a name that has seen steady usage through the decades, though it peaked in 1939 with 37 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 1,061 out of the 1,066 total births being over 60 years old. This generational skew suggests that while the name remains stable, it's largely associated with an older generation, making it a classic rather than a modern choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Pearlean's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Pearlean
How Many People Have the Name Pearlean?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 373 people in the United States currently share the name Pearlean. That works out to roughly 1 in every 885,656 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Pearlean a Common or Rare Name?
Pearlean 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 Pearlean Mean?
Pearlean means "creative variant of Pearl" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Pearlean in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Pearlean Most Popular?
The name Pearlean reached peak popularity in 1939, with 37 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 Pearlean?
Approximately 373 people named Pearlean live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,066. That works out to roughly 1 in 885,656 Americans.
Is Pearlean a rare name?
Pearlean is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 885,656 Americans has this name.
What does the name Pearlean mean?
Pearlean means "creative variant of Pearl" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Pearlean more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Pearlean are male and 100% are female.
When was Pearlean most popular?
Pearlean peaked in 1939 with 37 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.