Total births
673
Unisex name · since 1885
Pearley
673 babies named Pearley in U.S. Social Security records since 1885, with the highest year being 1926. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 673
- total births
- 1885–1958
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
673 girls have been named Pearley since 1885, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Pearley has been recorded 673 times among girls since 1885, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 1958.
- 673 total births
- 1885–1958 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
673 girls have been named Pearley since 1885, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1958.
- 673
- total births
- 1885–1958
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Pearley was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
23 babies were named Pearley in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Pearley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Pearley's SSA record in two at 1927 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1889, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1926 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Pearley at a glance
Last recorded 1958Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1885
Pearley popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–1958
- Peak year (1926)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Pearley popularity over time - boys
178 total births recorded since 1882 (Pearley as boys' name)
Pearley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Pearley's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Pearley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 11
1880s
11 births
- 1890s 28
1890s
28 births
- 1900s 61
1900s
61 births
- 1910s
1910s
102 births
- 1920s
1920s
161 births
- 1930s
1930s
115 births
- 1940s
1940s
129 births
- 1950s
1950s
66 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 161 births (24% of all-time use).
How Pearley 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 Pearley's total volume
Pearley vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Pearley by state
Where Pearley concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.7% |
Mississippi share of Pearley's total US births 0.9%
Even split
6 of 673 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pearley? ▼
Since 1885, Social Security records show 673 babies named Pearley. The most recent recorded year was 1958. Its busiest year on record was 1926, with 23 births.
When was Pearley most popular? ▼
Pearley was most popular in the 1920s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Pearley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pearley are Mississippi (6 births), Arkansas (5 births).
Is Pearley a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Pearley is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 673 births, and as a boy's name it has 178 births.
How long has the name Pearley been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Pearley since 1885 -- 74 years through the most recent 1958 data.
What names are similar to Pearley? ▼
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 Pearley's data
- Pearley's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (161 total births) through the 1950s (66) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Mississippi records the most Pearleys (6 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 Pearley
Nearby Names Like Pearley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Pearley
Pearl Girl
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Pearlie Girl
18,129 births
Pearline Girl
6,262 births
Pearle Girl
2,821 births
Pearlene Girl
1,958 births
Compare Pearley side by side: Pearley vs Pearl Pearley vs Pearlie Pearley vs Pearline
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1885–1958 (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. "Pearley: Baby Name Since 1885 - 673 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pearley. 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 Pearley 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 July 2026.