Pearlie
Pearlie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Precious gemstone; like a pearl.
Origin and history
Pearlie is an English name derived from the word 'pearl', originally referring to the precious gemstone formed within mollusks. While traditionally more common as a feminine name, it saw steady historically documented usage for males in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. Today, it is exceptionally rare as a masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
699 babies in the United States have been named Pearlie since 1880. It ranks #3977 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (75.8 %)
- AL (9.1 %)
- GA (7.6 %)
- MS (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 31 |
| 1900-1910 | 44 |
| 1910-1920 | 149 |
| 1920-1930 | 136 |
| 1930-1940 | 159 |
| 1940-1950 | 93 |
| 1950-1960 | 68 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Although primarily considered feminine today, Pearlie was regularly used for boys in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.
- The name directly references the pearl, a natural organic gemstone long associated with value and purity.