Holding steady.
Popularity of Pebbles since 1963
Babies named Pebbles per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 131 |
| 1970s | 233 |
| 1980s | 169 |
| 1990s | 247 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Pebbles is a modern word name that entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1963, the same year the character Pebbles Flintstone first appeared on television. While never reaching the top 1000, the name enjoyed a modest peak in 1991, when it was most frequently recorded. After 1991, its usage trended downward and has remained stable at very low levels through 2025. The name reflects a broader trend of nature-inspired coinages, but its specific association with a cartoon character gives it a distinct pop-culture resonance. No state data is available, indicating its rarity across all regions.
Pebbles is a modern coinage derived from the English word for small, smooth stones, likely influenced by the popularity of nature-themed word names in the late 20th century. It gained attention in the 1960s following the debut of the character Pebbles Flintstone on the animated television series 'The Flintstones' in 1963. The name saw a notable spike in usage in the early 1990s, peaking in 1991.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Peb, Pebbie
Sibling names for Pebbles
Names that share Pebbles's style, for a brother or sister.
