unisex name
Perlie
PUR-lee (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 638
Perlie is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 89% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1960 it was given to 8 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 1922, when 29 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1889.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Perlie Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 34 |
| 1900s | 48 |
| 1910s | 123 |
| 1920s | 210 |
| 1930s | 122 |
| 1940s | 78 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 8 |
How Popular Is Perlie?
In 1960, Perlie was given to 8 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 Perlie
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Perlie Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Perlie over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Perlie
- English PUR-lee
Sibling Names for Perlie
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Perlie — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Perlie
How popular is the name Perlie?
In 1960, Perlie was given to 8 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 Perlie a girl's or a boy's name?
Perlie is used for both girls and boys. About 89% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Perlie?
Perlie has 2 syllables.
When was Perlie most popular?
Perlie peaked in 1922, when 29 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.