Girls name · Illinois
Pearl in Illinois
Pearl was the 656th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 15 babies named Pearl that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 4,969 babies Pearl.
Popularity over time
Pearl in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 92 | 49th |
| 1925 | 162 | 86th |
| 1940 | 36 | 195th |
| 1955 | 22 | 421st |
| 1969 | 5 | 1233rd |
| 1988 | 7 | 1143rd |
| 2010 | 9 | 1154th |
| 2025 | 15 | 656th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 49th in 1910 to 656th in 2025.
The most babies named Pearl in Illinois in a single year was 256, in 1920. Its best showing was 44th among girls names in 1912.
Across the country, Pearl reached its best rank of 15th in Utah (1913). See Pearl in every state →
How popular is Pearl in Illinois?
Pearl was the 656th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 15 babies named Pearl that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 4,969 babies Pearl.
How many babies are named Pearl in Illinois?
In 2025, 15 babies were named Pearl in Illinois. The most babies named Pearl in Illinois in a single year was 256, in 1920.
What is the rank of Pearl in Illinois?
Pearl ranked 656th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 44th among girls names in 1912.
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.