Pebble
A small stone rounded by the action of water or erosion.
Name Census estimates that about 87 living Americans carry the first name Pebble. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Pebble today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pebble births was 1963 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pebble. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Pebble is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Pebbles were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Pebble. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
87
~ 1 in 3,939,705 Americans
Peak year
1963
13 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1977 SSA rank
#10,776
Tracked since 1901
Popularity
Pebble: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pebble from the 1900s through to the 1970s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 78 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pebble by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Pebble during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Pebble
The given name Pebble is derived from the English word 'pebble', which refers to a small, rounded stone commonly found in streams and on beaches. This name is relatively modern and does not have a long-standing cultural or linguistic history.
Pebble as a given name first emerged in the late 20th century, likely as a unique and nature-inspired choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their child. The name's origins can be traced back to the increasing popularity of natural and earthy names during the 1960s and 1970s, reflecting a growing appreciation for the environment and a desire to connect with the natural world.
While the name Pebble does not have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots can be found in the English language's rich vocabulary related to natural elements and landscapes. The word 'pebble' itself has been in use since the 14th century, derived from the Old French 'peble' and the Latin 'papilio', meaning a small ball or sphere.
One of the earliest recorded instances of Pebble as a given name is Pebbles Flintstone, the daughter of the main characters in the popular animated television series The Flintstones, which premiered in 1960. This fictional character's name helped to popularize the use of Pebble as a given name and contributed to its association with nature and whimsical charm.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Pebble, although it remains relatively uncommon. One such individual is Pebble Hooper, an American singer-songwriter born in 1974, known for her unique blend of folk, rock, and alternative genres.
Another notable person with the name Pebble is Pebble Hendricks, an American artist and sculptor born in 1952, known for her large-scale public art installations and works that incorporate natural materials such as stones and metals.
In the literary world, Pebble is the name of a character in the novel "The River King" by Alice Hoffman, published in 2000. This character's name reflects the book's themes of nature, transformation, and the interconnectedness of all living things.
Additionally, Pebble was the name of a racehorse that competed in the early 20th century, winning several prestigious races in the United States and Canada between 1910 and 1915.
While the name Pebble may not have a long historical lineage, its unique and nature-inspired origins have made it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that evokes a sense of simplicity, naturalness, and connection with the earth.
People
Pebble + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pebble as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pebble: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pebble?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 87 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pebble going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,939,705 US residents.
Is Pebble a common name?
We classify Pebble as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 306 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pebble most popular?
The single biggest year for Pebble was 1963, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pebble is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Pebble a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pebble in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.