Pearly Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Pearly is an English name derived from the term 'pearl', symbolizing purity and beauty. It evolved from the Middle English 'Pearl' and the Old English 'Perle'. The name gained popularity in the 19th century. It is currently perceived as unique and charming. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.

The name Pearly is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Pearly has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Pearly' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3261st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3834th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4746th out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1365th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1341st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2592nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12173rd out of 19264 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Pearly' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Pearly"

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Pronunciation

/ˈpɜːrli/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

The name Pearly is derived from the word 'pearl', which refers to the precious gem produced within the soft tissue of a living shelled mollusk. The term symbolizes purity, beauty, and rarity.

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Meaning

A gem, purity, beauty

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Language Evolution

Pearl (Middle English), Perle (Old English), Perla (Latin)

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Historical Usage

The name Pearly gained popularity in the 19th century as a given name, often associated with the qualities of beauty and elegance that pearls represent.

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Variants & Derivatives

Pearl, Perla, Perle

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Pearly is seen as a unique and charming name that evokes a sense of delicacy and grace.

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Famous People

Pearly Gates (fictional character), Pearly King (a traditional character in London)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Pearly"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Pearly"

"Pearly" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 3261st of 7545 103
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 3834th of 6773 65
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 4746th of 7552 40
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1365th of 9107 576
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1341st of 9204 599
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2592nd of 12526 362
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 12173rd of 19264 27
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 18286th of 30306 33

Regional Popularity of "Pearly" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 91.55%
2166th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Pearly" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 44.67%
1057th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 41.35%
973rd/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 59.80%
1706th/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Pearly"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Pearly" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.