Holding steady.
Popularity of Gearl since 1919
Babies named Gearl per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 6 |
| 1920s | 0 | 55 |
| 1930s | 37 | 62 |
| 1940s | 22 | 74 |
| 1950s | 5 | 28 |
| 1960s | 0 | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gearl is a rare and unusual name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1919. It reached its highest recorded usage in 1942, but has never entered common circulation. The name has been given to both boys and girls, reflecting its unisex nature. With no known etymology or prominent bearers, Gearl remains a curiosity in the landscape of American given names. Its trajectory is stable, with occasional isolated use, and it has no strong association with any particular state or region.
Gearl is a rare given name of uncertain etymology. It first appeared in U.S. records around 1919. It may have been coined as a variant of Earl, a name derived from Old English 'eorl' meaning 'nobleman', or perhaps influenced by Pearl. Its use has been sporadic and predominantly unisex, with the peak of recorded instances in 1942.
Sibling names for Gearl
Names that share Gearl's style, for a brother or sister.
