Total births
310
Girls' name · since 1972
Perlita
310 babies named Perlita in U.S. Social Security records since 1972, with the highest year being 1983. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 310
- total births
- 1972–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Perlita is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 310 have been recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Perlita recorded 310 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2021.
- 310 total births
- 1972–2021 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
310 girls have been named Perlita since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2021.
- 310
- total births
- 1972–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Perlita was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
20 babies were named Perlita in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Perlita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Perlita's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1983 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Perlita at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Perlita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2021
- Peak year (1983)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Perlita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Perlita's strongest decade.
124 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Perlita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
59 births
- 1980s
1980s
124 births
- 1990s
1990s
80 births
- 2000s 42
2000s
42 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 124 births (40% of all-time use).
Perlita by state
Where Perlita concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 89 | 28.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 27 | 8.7% |
California share of Perlita's total US births 28.7%
Even split
89 of 310 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Perlita? ▼
310 babies have been named Perlita since 1972. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 1983 with 20 births.
When was Perlita most popular? ▼
Perlita was most popular in the 1980s decade with 124 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Perlita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Perlita are California (89 births), Texas (27 births).
How long has the name Perlita been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Perlita since 1972 -- 50 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Perlita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Perla, Persephone, Perry, Peri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Perlita's data
- Perlita's decade-level peak was the 1980s (124 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Perlitas (89 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Perlita
Nearby Names Like Perlita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Perlita
Perla Girl
#1307 20,806 births
Persephone Girl
#736 4,960 births
Perry Girl
#1913 3,691 births
Peri Girl
#5327 2,465 births
Perri Girl
#3653 2,448 births
Compare Perlita side by side: Perlita vs Perla Perlita vs Persephone Perlita vs Perry
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1972–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Perlita: Baby Name Since 1972 - 310 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/perlita. 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 Perlita 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.