Girl · #4,376 in 2026

Pear

Pears are a genus of trees, Pyrus, in the family Rosaceae, that bear an edible apple-like fruit of the same name. Several species of pears are cultivated for their fruit and juices, while others are grown as ornamental flowering trees.

Current Rank
#4,376
Peak Rank
#4,376 (1923)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1923
First Year
1923
Last Year
1923
Peak Year
#4376
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Pear

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Pears are a genus of trees, Pyrus, in the family Rosaceae, that bear an edible apple-like fruit of the same name. Several species of pears are cultivated for their fruit and juices, while others are grown as ornamental flowering trees.

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Etymology
The word pear comes from Old English pere or peru , from Vulgar Latin pera , from Latin pirum , probably akin to Greek άπιον apion with the same meaning. The source is most likely an ancient Mediterranean language, perhaps Semitic. The classical Latin word for a pear tree is pirus ; pyrus is an alternate form of this word sometimes used in medieval Latin .

The Story of Pear

Pear first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1923, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 6 Pears were born — ranking #4,376 that year. As of 2026, Pear ranks #4,376 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Pears have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Pear

Phonetically similar names — useful when Pear is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pear

What does the name Pear mean?
Pears are a genus of trees, Pyrus, in the family Rosaceae, that bear an edible apple-like fruit of the same name. Several species of pears are cultivated for their fruit and juices, while others are grown as ornamental flowering trees.
How popular is Pear in 2026?
In 2026, Pear ranks #4,376 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Pear most popular?
Pear reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #4,376 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Pear a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Pear is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Pear?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Pear include Lolo, Leafa, Clesta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Pear

Pear is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1923 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Pear's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #4,376. Use the chart and map above to compare Pear's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.