Pearla
Every Pearla since 1883 — 559 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pearla
Pearla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,866 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 559 American babies have been named Pearla. Its peak came in 2006, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Pearla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pearla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,866 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,862 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,946 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,247 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,929 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,396 |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,202 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,759 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,757 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,333 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,848 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,829 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,580 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,477 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,298 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,391 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,505 |
| 2007 | 16 | #8,010 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,507 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,815 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,695 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,367 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,731 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,800 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,529 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,252 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,581 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,945 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,721 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,489 |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,637 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,604 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pearla in 2025?
Pearla ranked #12,866 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Pearla?
559 babies have been named Pearla in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pearla most popular?
Pearla peaked in 2006, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Pearla a boy or girl name?
Pearla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pearla rising or falling?
Pearla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.