Girls name · California
Pearl in California
In SSA data for California, 4,724 babies are named Pearl across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #763 most popular girls name, with 41 born.
Popularity over time
Pearl in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 26 | #65 |
| 1926 | 53 | #150 |
| 1943 | 33 | #299 |
| 1959 | 39 | #484 |
| 1976 | 31 | #644 |
| 1992 | 32 | #944 |
| 2009 | 56 | #699 |
| 2025 | 41 | #763 |
Its busiest year in California was 1919, with 85 Pearl births. Pearl's highest rank in California was #65, set in 1910.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #65 in 1910 to #1092 in 1994, starting at #65 in 1910 and ending at #763 in 2025.
Nationally, Pearl's strongest state was Utah, where it hit #15 in 1913. See Pearl in every state →
How popular is Pearl in California?
In SSA data for California, 4,724 babies are named Pearl across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #763 most popular girls name, with 41 born.
How many babies are named Pearl in California?
In 2025, 41 babies born in California were named Pearl.
What is the rank of Pearl in California?
Pearl's 2025 rank among girls names in California was #763.
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.