Pearline
Pearline: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Pearline
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
Coined at the end of the 19th century from Pearl + -ine. Compare Pauline, Earline.
How popular is Pearline?
Since 1880, 6,262 girls in the U.S. have been named Pearline. Its highest rank for girls was #485 in 1933. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Pearline
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Sibling name ideas for Pearline
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Pearline FAQ
What does the name Pearline mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. Coined at the end of the 19th century from Pearl + -ine. Compare Pauline, Earline.
How popular is the name Pearline?
Since 1880, 6,262 girls in the U.S. have been named Pearline. Its highest rank for girls was #485 in 1933. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Pearline a boy or girl name?
Pearline is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,262 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.