How Many People Are Named Perl?
Complete statistics for the name Perl: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Perl is a very rare female name, with only 573 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 575,812 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 77% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 typically represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 668 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Perl Through the Generations
Perl has seen a notable rise in popularity, peaking in 2023 with 35 births. The average age of those named Perl is 29, indicating a younger demographic. Among the 573 living Perls, 514 are under 30, 64 are between 30 and 60, and 90 are over 60, showing a strong preference among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Perl
Perl (פּערל) is a Yiddish feminine given name. Diminutive: Perele/Pereleh. The corresponding Hebrew names are Pnina and Margalit. The name gave rise to the Jewish matronymic surname Perlin.…
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Other names sharing Perl's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Perl
How Many People Have the Name Perl?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,132 people in the United States currently share the name Perl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 155,464 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Perl a Common or Rare Name?
Perl 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 Perl Mean?
Perl means "modern coinage, evokes creativity" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Perl in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Perl Most Popular?
The name Perl reached peak popularity in 2023, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Perl?
Approximately 2,132 people named Perl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,132. That works out to roughly 1 in 155,464 Americans.
Is Perl a rare name?
Perl is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 155,464 Americans has this name.
What does the name Perl mean?
Perl means "modern coinage, evokes creativity" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Perl more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Perl are male and 100% are female.
When was Perl most popular?
Perl peaked in 2023 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.