Holding steady.
Popularity of Pebble since 1901
Babies named Pebble per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1963, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Pebble's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 23 |
| 1910s | 53 |
| 1920s | 78 |
| 1930s | 40 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 47 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Pebble is a nature-inspired word name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1901, with a small peak in 1907. It has never ranked in the top 1,000, and its usage has remained exceedingly rare, with an average of fewer than 5 births per year since the 1920s. The name's trajectory is stable, indicating it has never experienced a significant surge or decline. As a predominantly feminine name, Pebble belongs to a category of stone or natural object names like Ruby, Opal, or Pearl, but has never attained similar popularity. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice, though it lacks the historical depth or cultural associations of more established gemstone names.
Pebble is a modern word name taken directly from the English noun 'pebble,' meaning a small, smooth stone. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in the early 1900s, likely as a whimsical or nature-inspired choice. Its usage has remained rare, with a slight peak in 1907, and it has never entered widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Peb
Sibling names for Pebble
Names that share Pebble's style, for a brother or sister.
