Perl is a name of Hebrew origin that means "miracle". It is also associated with the gemstone pearl, which represents wisdom and purity in many cultures. The name Perl has been used throughout history, notably by Perl Reka, a Hungarian mathematician who made significant contributions to number theory in the late 19th century. Today, Perl remains a unique and distinctive name that carries a sense of wonder and uniqueness.
The name Perl has been given to a total of 85 babies born in the United States between the years of 1883 and 1931, according to available records. This figure is based on data from 12 different years during this period:
* Five children were named Perl in both 1883 and 1887.
* Similarly, five babies received the name Perl in 1892 and 1916.
* The highest number of births with the name Perl occurred in 1924, with nine newborns being given this name.
* Seven babies were named Perl in both 1913 and 1917.
The years 1915, 1918, 1919, and 1920 also saw seven births each with the name Perl. Additionally, there were five births of children named Perl in both 1930 and 1931.
It is interesting to note that while the popularity of the name Perl did vary over this period, it remained relatively consistent, with a total of 85 babies being given this name across these years. This demonstrates that although not extremely common, the name Perl has had some level of enduring appeal during this time frame in the United States.