The baby name Pearl is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /pɜːrl/ (UK), /pɜrl/ (US) — 'PERL'.
Pearl is English in Origin.
The baby name Pearl is a Female name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /pɜːrl/ (UK), /pɜrl/ (US) — 'PERL'.
Pearl is English in Origin.
Pearl is an English given name taken directly from the jewel, via Middle English perle from Old French perle, ultimately Medieval Latin perla. It refers to the lustrous gem formed in oysters and symbolizes purity, wisdom, and precious rarity; in Western tradition it is also associated with the June birthstone and lunar radiance.
The name surged in the late 19th century during the Victorian craze for nature and gemstone names, ranking high in the United States around 1890–1910 before fading mid-century and reviving with vintage trends. Notable bearers include Nobel laureate Pearl S. Buck and silent-film star Pearl White; it has seen occasional historical use for boys as well. Variants and diminutives include Pearle, Pearlie, Pearline, and Pearlina. International equivalents include Perla (Spanish/Italian), Perle or Perl (French/Yiddish/German), and Perła (Polish). Related names meaning “pearl” include Margaret and its forms (Margot, Greta, Maisie) and Margarita, from Greek Margarites.
| Pearl Bailey Pearl Bailey was a talented American actress and singer, best known for her role in the Broadway musical 'Hello, Dolly!' where she played the lead role of Dolly Levi. She also had a successful singing career, with popular songs like 'Takes Two to Tango' and 'A Little Learnin'. | Pearl Mackie Pearl Mackie is a British actor best known for her role as Bill Potts in the long-running television series Doctor Who. Born in 1987 in the United Kingdom, she brought a fresh energy to the show and quickly became a fan favorite. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl | Aday | Meat Loaf | singer | ★★★★★ | |||
| Pearl | Anderson | Maya Rudolph | television actor | ★★★★★ | Paul Thomas Anderson | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2025 | #1 | — | 874 |
| BW | 0 | #5 | 15 | 960 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #6 | 397 | 4,216 |
| KR | Girls | 0 | #15 | 1 | 572 |
| BN | 0 | #31 | 2 | 2,297 | |
| NA | 0 | #32 | 2 | 2,537 | |
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| CM | 0 | #55 | 2 | 2,592 | |
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| AZ | Girls | 0 | #75 | 1 | 1,051 |
| AF | 0 | #76 | 1 | 1,883 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #78 | 2 | 3,375 |
| CN | 0 | #80 | 7 | 3,857 | |
| PH | 0 | #82 | 15 | 5,607 | |
| TW | 0 | #87 | 14 | 4,523 | |
| JM | 0 | #90 | 4 | 3,714 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #91 | 16 | 5,459 |
| QA | 0 | #100 | 7 | 7,011 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #106 | 4,913 | 25,928 |
| IQ | 0 | #116 | 14 | 3,533 | |
| KW | 0 | #118 | 4 | 5,216 | |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #122 | 344 | 6,973 |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #132 | 4 | 1,786 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #136 | 4 | 6,332 |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #140 | 10 | 4,685 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #146 | 8 | 3,773 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #167 | 11 | 10,220 | |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| HR | 0 | #180 | 2 | 2,081 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2018 | #187 | 2 | 1,665 |
| GH | 0 | #204 | 40 | 5,396 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #209 | 16 | 7,146 |
| ZA | 0 | #210 | 245 | 14,421 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #215 | 62 | 8,139 |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| PS | 0 | #223 | 4 | 5,692 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #224 | 36 | 7,507 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #229 | 23 | 7,056 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #230 | 2 | 3,559 |
| SG | 0 | #231 | 39 | 11,010 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #235 | 325 | 11,303 |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| NG | 0 | #242 | 23 | 5,926 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #242 | 151 | 13,098 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #245 | 41 | 2,795 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #247 | 5 | 6,592 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #249 | 68 | 15,378 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| SA | 0 | #276 | 20 | 10,560 | |
| IL | 0 | #279 | 4 | 6,291 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #289 | 5 | 6,876 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #295 | 55 | 8,829 |
| HK | 0 | #302 | 47 | 8,483 | |
| MY | 0 | #311 | 20 | 12,352 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #320 | 287 | 18,916 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #322 | 8 | 7,429 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #323 | 744 | 15,093 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #330 | 3 | 5,862 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #333 | 7 | 7,570 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #334 | 333 | 16,104 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #340 | 57 | 15,987 |
| YE | 0 | #350 | 32 | 8,639 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #356 | 7 | 8,539 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #357 | 2 | 7,678 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #358 | 4 | 8,138 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #369 | 18 | 8,413 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #393 | 13 | 3,185 |
| EG | 0 | #404 | 9 | 6,387 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #404 | 5 | 11,440 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #408 | 108 | 19,177 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #433 | 121 | 20,968 |
| MX | 0 | #439 | 7 | 8,339 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #469 | 3 | 7,952 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #489 | 10 | 11,913 |
| LY | 0 | #492 | 44 | 12,703 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #500 | 24 | 10,981 |
| BH | 0 | #502 | 52 | 17,937 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #509 | 32 | 11,671 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #518 | 10 | 12,905 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #523 | 10 | 11,342 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #524 | 3 | 12,621 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #543 | 3 | 8,334 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #569 | 7 | 12,054 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #585 | 350 | 8,487 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #591 | 27 | 11,648 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #599 | 7 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #606 | 26 | 13,121 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #638 | 30 | 13,071 |
| LB | 0 | #641 | 18 | 13,263 | |
| SY | 0 | #682 | 47 | 11,684 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #687 | 21 | 18,093 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #712 | 290 | 24,821 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #721 | 215 | 25,931 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #729 | 10 | 3,895 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #732 | 8 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #760 | 10 | 18,755 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #806 | 33 | 4,949 |
| TN | 0 | #819 | 11 | 13,765 | |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #847 | 113 | 14,742 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #854 | 102 | 5,933 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #866 | 21 | 15,035 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #868 | 14 | 17,948 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #912 | 4 | 14,098 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #927 | 25 | 16,906 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #966 | 18 | 5,561 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #988 | 14 | 16,750 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,004 | 175 | 25,619 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,030 | 4 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,048 | 64 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,066 | 27 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,078 | 51 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,091 | 86 | 20,130 | |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 32 | 17,781 |
| TR | 0 | #1,190 | 22 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,386 | 61 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,570 | 45 | 28,008 |
Pearl is popular in 76 countries — most recent births per country:
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