Perl
Girl namePerl has been given to 701 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It peaked in 2023. In 2025, about 1 in 50,227 girls was named Perl.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
701
Peak year
2023 (35 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1883
10-year trend
▲ +68%
Gender split
88% girls / 12% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Perl — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Perl.
FAQ
How popular is the name Perl?
Perl has been given to 701 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Perl peak?
Perl peaked in 2023, when 35 babies were given the name.
Is Perl a girl or boy name?
Perl is primarily a girl name (88% of babies named Perl are girls).
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