The namePearl

Pearl is an English girl's name.

Meaning

From the gem, the pearl.

Origin

English.

History

In France it has been given in small numbers since the 1960s.

Popularity of the name Pearl

Pearl in France

2414thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2013peak year (25 births)
540babies named Pearl in France since 1900
01325 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Pearl was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 155 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Pearl. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Pearl in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pearl mean?

From the gem, the pearl.

What is the origin of the name Pearl?

English.

Is Pearl a girl's or a boy's name?

Pearl is a girl's name.