unisex name
Pearley
PUR-lee (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 851
Pearley is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 79% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1958 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1926, when 31 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1882.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Pearley Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 28 |
| 1890s | 33 |
| 1900s | 61 |
| 1910s | 145 |
| 1920s | 229 |
| 1930s | 150 |
| 1940s | 139 |
| 1950s | 66 |
How Popular Is Pearley?
In 1958, Pearley was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Pearley
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Pearley Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Pearley over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Pearley
- English PUR-lee
Sibling Names for Pearley
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Pearley — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Pearley
How popular is the name Pearley?
In 1958, Pearley was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Pearley a girl's or a boy's name?
Pearley is used for both girls and boys. About 79% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Pearley?
Pearley has 2 syllables.
When was Pearley most popular?
Pearley peaked in 1926, when 31 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.