Total births
1,066
Girls' name · since 1907
Pearlean
1,066 babies named Pearlean in U.S. Social Security records since 1907, with the highest year being 1939. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,066
- total births
- 1907–1966
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Pearlean is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,066 have been recorded since 1907.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Pearlean has been recorded 1,066 times among girls since 1907, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1907 to 1966.
- 1,066 total births
- 1907–1966 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,066 girls have been named Pearlean since 1907, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1966.
- 1,066
- total births
- 1907–1966
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Pearlean was born in this single decade.
1939
Single peak year
37 babies were named Pearlean in 1939 - its busiest year on record.
Pearlean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Pearlean splits its recorded history at 1936: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1907 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1939 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Pearlean at a glance
Last recorded 1966Peak year
1939
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1907
Pearlean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1907–1966
- Peak year (1939)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Pearlean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Pearlean's strongest decade.
296 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Pearlean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 20
1900s
20 births
- 1910s
1910s
123 births
- 1920s
1920s
211 births
- 1930s
1930s
296 births
- 1940s
1940s
217 births
- 1950s
1950s
155 births
- 1960s 44
1960s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 296 births (28% of all-time use).
How Pearlean compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Pearlean's total volume
Pearlean vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Pearlean by state
Where Pearlean concentrates geographically, total births since 1907
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 240 | 22.5% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 58 | 5.4% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 32 | 3.0% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 15 | 1.4% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Texas | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
Mississippi share of Pearlean's total US births 22.5%
Even split
240 of 1,066 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pearlean? ▼
1,066 babies have been named Pearlean since 1907. It was last recorded in 1966. The peak year was 1939 with 37 births.
When was Pearlean most popular? ▼
Pearlean was most popular in the 1930s decade with 296 total births. The single peak year was 1939.
Where is Pearlean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pearlean are Mississippi (240 births), Alabama (58 births), Arkansas (32 births).
How long has the name Pearlean been used? ▼
Pearlean has been recorded in Social Security data since 1907, spanning 60 years of data through 1966.
What names are similar to Pearlean? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Pearl, Pearlie, Pearline, Pearle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Pearlean's data
- Pearlean's decade-level peak was the 1930s (296 total births); usage has since declined to 44 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Pearleans (240 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Pearlean
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Pearlean
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Pearlie Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1907–1966 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Pearlean: Baby Name Since 1907 - 1,066 Births, Peak 1939." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pearlean. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Pearlean draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.