girl's name
Pearlena
per-LEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 335
Pearlena is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1966 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1937, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1905.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Pearlena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 48 |
| 1920s | 88 |
| 1930s | 83 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 47 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Pearlena?
In 1966, Pearlena was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Pearlena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Pearlena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Pearlena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Pearlena
- English per-LEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Pearlena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Pearlena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Pearlena
How popular is the name Pearlena?
In 1966, Pearlena was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Pearlena a girl's or a boy's name?
Pearlena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Pearlena?
Pearlena has 3 syllables.
When was Pearlena most popular?
Pearlena peaked in 1937, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.