Holding steady.
Popularity of Pearley since 1882
Babies named Pearley per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Pearley's real moment was 1885.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 | 17 |
| 1890s | 28 | 5 |
| 1900s | 61 | 0 |
| 1910s | 102 | 43 |
| 1920s | 161 | 68 |
| 1930s | 115 | 35 |
| 1940s | 129 | 10 |
| 1950s | 66 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Pearley is an extremely rare American name first recorded in 1885, with its peak usage occurring in the same year. The name has never ranked in the top 1000 and has a stable trajectory, meaning it has remained consistently uncommon. Its top states of usage are not available due to its rarity. Pearley is likely a variant spelling of Pearlie, a diminutive of Pearl, which became popular in the late 19th century as a jewel name. Though obscure, the name carries the vintage charm of the 1880s, appealing to those seeking a truly unique name with a soft sound.
Pearley is a rare given name that emerged in the late 19th century in the United States, first recorded in 1885. It is likely a variant spelling of Pearlie, itself a diminutive of Pearl, which comes from the English vocabulary word for the gemstone. As a modern American coinage, it does not have deep historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Pear, Lee, Pearly
Sibling names for Pearley
Names that share Pearley's style, for a brother or sister.
