Pearlie
Every Pearlie since 1880 — 18,828 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pearlie
Pearlie is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 18,828 American babies have been named Pearlie. Its peak came in 1928, when 411 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Pearlie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pearlie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,746 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,617 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,063 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,891 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,720 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | 19 | #5,006 | — | — |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,387 | — | — |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,155 | — | — |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,529 | — | — |
| 1970 | 29 | #2,561 | — | — |
| 1965 | 53 | #1,541 | — | — |
| 1960 | 118 | #990 | — | — |
| 1955 | 191 | #679 | 5 | #4,250 |
| 1950 | 258 | #503 | 11 | #2,407 |
| 1945 | 305 | #406 | 13 | #1,994 |
| 1940 | 349 | #347 | 14 | #1,964 |
| 1935 | 308 | #361 | 16 | #1,818 |
| 1930 | 330 | #373 | 18 | #1,802 |
| 1925 | 379 | #347 | 13 | #2,400 |
| 1920 | 311 | #375 | 13 | #2,425 |
| 1915 | 250 | #383 | 21 | #1,542 |
| 1910 | 176 | #291 | 7 | #1,395 |
| 1905 | 136 | #284 | — | — |
| 1900 | 140 | #276 | 7 | #1,140 |
| 1895 | 109 | #268 | — | — |
| 1890 | 78 | #285 | 6 | #970 |
| 1885 | 45 | #301 | — | — |
| 1880 | 16 | #432 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pearlie in 2025?
Pearlie did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Pearlie?
18,828 babies have been named Pearlie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pearlie most popular?
Pearlie peaked in 1928, when 411 newborns received the name.
Is Pearlie a boy or girl name?
Pearlie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pearlie rising or falling?
Pearlie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.