Unisex nameCurrently #5,549 in the USSteady
Perl
//ˈpɜrl//
1 syllablePeak year: 20234 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Perl's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Perl's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Perl |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 23 |
Perl through the decades
- Perl peaked in 2023, when 35 babies were named Perl in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Perl has risen 54% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Perl currently ranks #5,549 in the US and is holding steady.