Girl · #9,651 in 2026

Pebble

A pebble is a clast of rock with a particle size of 4–64 mm (0.16–2.52 in) based on the Udden-Wentworth scale of sedimentology. Pebbles are generally considered larger than granules and smaller than cobbles. A rock made predominantly of pebbles is termed a conglomerate. Pebble tools are among the earliest known man-made artifacts, dating from the Palaeolithic period of human history.

Current Rank
#9,651
Peak Rank
#3,635 (1963)
Total Babies
306
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1901
First Year
1977
Last Year
1963
Peak Year
#3635
Peak Rank
306
Total Count
43
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Pebble

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

A pebble is a clast of rock with a particle size of 4–64 mm (0.16–2.52 in) based on the Udden-Wentworth scale of sedimentology. Pebbles are generally considered larger than granules and smaller than cobbles. A rock made predominantly of pebbles is termed a conglomerate. Pebble tools are among the earliest known man-made artifacts, dating from the Palaeolithic period of human history.

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The Story of Pebble

Pebble first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1901, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1963, when 13 Pebbles were born — ranking #3,635 that year. As of 2026, Pebble ranks #9,651 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 306 Pebbles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Pebble

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

  • Pubble
  • Poubelle
  • Bebel
  • Pipal
  • People
  • Bubble
  • Pebbles
  • Papal
  • Bable
  • Paypal
  • Bibble
  • Bibel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pebble

What does the name Pebble mean?
A pebble is a clast of rock with a particle size of 4–64 mm (0.16–2.52 in) based on the Udden-Wentworth scale of sedimentology. Pebbles are generally considered larger than granules and smaller than cobbles. A rock made predominantly of pebbles is termed a conglomerate. Pebble tools are among the earliest known man-made artifacts, dating from the Palaeolithic period of human history.
How popular is Pebble in 2026?
In 2026, Pebble ranks #9,651 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Pebble most popular?
Pebble reached its peak popularity in 1963, ranking #3,635 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Pebble a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Pebble is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Pebble?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Pebble include Margaretann, Verita, Lynnett. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Pebble

Pebble is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1901 and has accumulated 306 births in the dataset. Pebble's peak popularity came in 1963 when it ranked #3,635. Use the chart and map above to compare Pebble'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.