How old is someone named Perla?
The average Perla is 25 years old.
Half of all living Perlas are between 16 and 32.
When was Perla popular?
Parents have been choosing Perla less often since its peak in 2003; 132 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 | 0 |
| 1920s | 49 | 0 |
| 1930s | 51 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 63 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 150 | 120 |
| 1960s | 279 | 250 |
| 1970s | 776 | 730 |
| 1980s | 1,996 | 1,900 |
| 1990s | 4,611 | 4,500 |
| 2000s | 7,485 | 7,400 |
| 2010s | 4,203 | 4,200 |
| 2020s | 1,166 | 1,200 |
How many Perlas are still alive?
About 20,000 Perlas are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 21,000 babies named Perla since 1918.
Nearly every Perla ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Perla?
About half of living Perlas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 1%
- Gen X 5%
- Millennial 24%
- Gen Z 51%
- Gen Alpha 18%
Is Perla an old name?
Not really. Perla is younger than 60 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Perla will be 45 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Perla a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Perlas are women.
Names the same age as Perla
NAME TWIN
Perla's name twin is Kyla. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kyla's age curve is the closest match to Perla's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Perla
How old is the average Perla?
The average Perla in the US is 25 years old. The median is 23, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Perla?
About 20,000 Perlas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 21,000 babies given the name since 1918.
When was the name Perla most popular?
In 2003, when about 1,100 baby girls were named Perla.
Is Perla a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 51% of living Perlas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this