Pearline
Pearline is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pearl or gemstone.
Origin and history
Pearline is an English elaboration of the gemstone name Pearl, incorporating the diminutive suffix -ine. Popular in the early 20th century in the United States, it reflects the vintage trend of gem-inspired given names. Today, it is exceptionally rare in American birth records.
Popularity in the United States
6,262 babies in the United States have been named Pearline since 1880. It ranks #2152 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (14.3 %)
- SC (14.2 %)
- NC (11.9 %)
- TX (10.9 %)
- GA (10.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 50 |
| 1900-1910 | 202 |
| 1910-1920 | 750 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,534 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,415 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,068 |
| 1950-1960 | 711 |
| 1960-1970 | 334 |
| 1970-1980 | 110 |
| 1980-1990 | 58 |
| 1990-2000 | 20 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Pearl, Pearlie
Fun facts
- Pearline arose as an elaboration of Pearl during the late 19th and early 20th centuries when gemstone names were widely popular in English-speaking regions.
- The name was most commonly given in the United States between the 1910s and 1940s before falling out of common usage.