Pecola is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin. It was popularized by Toni Morrison's seminal novel "The Bluest Eye," published in 1970, where the protagonist, Pecola Breedlove, is the central character around whom the story unfolds. The name Pecola itself is not derived from any existing naming traditions but was created by Morrison for her character. It is a rare and unusual name that has gained recognition primarily due to its association with Morrison's powerful narrative.
"Pecola experienced significant fluctuations in birth rates over the years, with peaks like 24 births in 1916 and 28 in 1920, and valleys as low as 5 births in multiple years from 1951 onwards. The total number of births across these years was 788."