Perl
- US rank
- #4,352
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #4,114 in 2023
32 babies were named Perl in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,315 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1929–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Perl you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 50,251 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Perl, 32 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Perl would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryPerl first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #4,114.
- Then vs nowPerl is 5.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 256,410 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 50,251.
- TrendPerl has climbed 1,315 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,352. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Perl
Perl is a girl name of Latin origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with P and ending in “-erl”. US birth records list Perl for girls from 1929 to 2025, in 40 of those 97 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #4,114 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,352, with 32 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 4.5 | 222,222 girls |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 girls |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,388,889 girls |
| 1980s | 1.3 | 746,269 girls |
| 1990s | 2.8 | 355,872 girls |
| 2000s | 7.6 | 132,100 girls |
| 2010s | 12 | 80,841 girls |
| 2020s | 17 | 58,594 girls |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Perl
What is the origin of the name Perl?
Perl has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Perl a boy or girl name?
Perl is a girl name.
How popular is the name Perl?
Perl ranked #4,352 for US girls in 2025, given to 32 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#4,114).