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Pearl
Pearl is derived from the Latin word 'perla,' referring to the precious gemstone formed within the shell of a mollusk. Symbolically, pearls represent purity, wisdom, and tranquility. The name evokes images of beauty and rarity, suggesting a person who is unique and valuable in their own right.
Key Stats
| Total births | 163,010 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 21%CA — 20%OH — 20%NY — 20%IL — 19%
Notable People
Pearl Buck (Author, *The Good Earth*) · Pearl S. Buck (Nobel Prize-winning author) · Pearl Jam (American rock band) · Pearl Bailey (Singer and Actress) · Pearl Harbor (Historical event, significant in WWII)
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