Perl

Given to 701 US babies since 1883

▲ Rising +34% vs. 2018–2020

Rank in 2025

#4352

recorded as girls

948 since 2024

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recorded as boys

Babies in 2025

girls 32

Peak year

2023

35 babies recorded as girls

All-time total

701

since 1883

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Babies per 1,000 (same sex), 1880–2025

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Perl was most popular in 2023, when 35 babies recorded as girls got the name (0.02 per 1,000). In 2025, 32 babies were named Perl, ranking #4352 for babies recorded as girls. Compared with 2018–2020, it's up 34%.

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Year	Girls	Rank	Boys	Rank
2025	32	4352	<5	—
2024	24	5300	<5	—
2023	35	4114	<5	—
2022	29	4671	<5	—
2021	25	5091	<5	—
2020	21	5667	<5	—
2019	24	5306	<5	—
2018	24	5315	<5	—
2017	25	5191	<5	—
2016	33	4345	<5	—
2015	19	6452	<5	—
2014	23	5625	<5	—
2013	20	6255	<5	—
2012	17	7144	<5	—
2011	11	9723	<5	—
2010	20	6382	<5	—
2009	22	6091	<5	—
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