Girls name · Illinois
Pearl in Illinois
As of 2025, Pearl was the #656 most common girls name in Illinois, drawn from 15 births that year. Its total reaches 4,969 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Pearl in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 92 | #49 |
| 1925 | 162 | #86 |
| 1940 | 36 | #195 |
| 1955 | 22 | #421 |
| 1969 | 5 | #1233 |
| 1988 | 7 | #1143 |
| 2010 | 9 | #1154 |
| 2025 | 15 | #656 |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois ran from #44 in 1912 to #1907 in 2009, starting at #49 in 1910 and ending at #656 in 2025.
Illinois had the most Pearl births in 1920, with 256. In 1912 it reached #44, its highest girls-name rank in Illinois.
Across the country, Pearl reached its highest rank of #15 in Utah (1913). See Pearl in every state →
How popular is Pearl in Illinois?
As of 2025, Pearl was the #656 most common girls name in Illinois, drawn from 15 births that year. Its total reaches 4,969 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Pearl in Illinois?
15 Pearl babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Pearl in Illinois?
Pearl ranked #656 among girls names in Illinois in 2025.
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.