How Popular (or Rare) was Pearl in 1999?

🇺🇸 United States • Girl

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#1,194
1999 Rank
162
1999 Births
#567
Best Rank (2016)
549
Peak Year (2016)
9,205
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 10,949
Rarity Factor (1999)

📊 The Pearl Story

Pearl is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1194 in 1999 with 162 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 549 births ranking #567. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 10,949 girls born was named Pearl. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English from the gemstone word  |  Meaning: pearl

Pearl is a classic gem name with a calm, vintage glow. It feels simple, precious, and quietly elegant.

Long used in English-speaking countries, Pearl later softened in popularity before returning with the revival of old jewellery-style names. Its direct meaning gives it unusual clarity.

Did you know?Pearl shares its gemstone image with Margaret at a deeper etymological level, though the two names sound completely different.
Similar namesOpal, Ruby, Mabel, June, Olive

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