Girls name · California
Pearl in California
Pearl was the 763rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 41 babies named Pearl that year. Since 1910, California families have named 4,724 babies Pearl.
Popularity over time
Pearl in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 26 | 65th |
| 1926 | 53 | 150th |
| 1943 | 33 | 299th |
| 1959 | 39 | 484th |
| 1976 | 31 | 644th |
| 1992 | 32 | 944th |
| 2009 | 56 | 699th |
| 2025 | 41 | 763rd |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 65th in 1910 to 763rd in 2025.
The most babies named Pearl in California in a single year was 85, in 1919. Its best showing was 65th among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Pearl reached its best rank of 15th in Utah (1913). See Pearl in every state →
How popular is Pearl in California?
Pearl was the 763rd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 41 babies named Pearl that year. Since 1910, California families have named 4,724 babies Pearl.
How many babies are named Pearl in California?
In 2025, 41 babies were named Pearl in California. The most babies named Pearl in California in a single year was 85, in 1919.
What is the rank of Pearl in California?
Pearl ranked 763rd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 65th among girls names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.