girl's name
Pearlene
pur-LEEN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 1,958
Pearlene is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1978 it was given to 8 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 1938, when 64 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1906.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Pearlene Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 168 |
| 1920s | 331 |
| 1930s | 497 |
| 1940s | 481 |
| 1950s | 349 |
| 1960s | 105 |
| 1970s | 17 |
How Popular Is Pearlene?
In 1978, Pearlene was given to 8 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 Pearlene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Pearlene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Pearlene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Pearlene
- English pur-LEEN
Sibling Names for Pearlene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Pearlene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Pearlene
How popular is the name Pearlene?
In 1978, Pearlene was given to 8 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 Pearlene a girl's or a boy's name?
Pearlene is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Pearlene?
Pearlene has 2 syllables.
When was Pearlene most popular?
Pearlene peaked in 1938, when 64 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.