Pearline Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationPEAR-leen / /ˈpɪrliːn/English; French
Meaning
English: 'little pear'; French: 'pear tree'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Pearline is derived from the word 'pear', symbolizing sweetness and fertility. It has been used in English-speaking countries and has roots in French culture as well. The name reflects a connection to nature, particularly fruit-bearing trees, which have historically held significance in various cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Pearline has seen limited popularity and is considered quite rare in contemporary usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Pearl
- Pearlene
International Variants
- Perla (Spanish)
- Pérola (Portuguese)
Famous people named Pearline
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Pearline was first seen in the United States in 1889. Pearline has ranked as high as #705 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Pearline has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Pearline (1966)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 13 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 15 |
| 1904 | 30 |
| 1905 | 17 |
| 1906 | 23 |
| 1907 | 23 |
| 1908 | 32 |
| 1909 | 41 |
| 1910 | 43 |
| 1911 | 37 |
| 1912 | 35 |
| 1913 | 44 |
| 1914 | 88 |
| 1915 | 74 |
| 1916 | 101 |
| 1917 | 109 |
| 1918 | 101 |
| 1919 | 118 |
| 1920 | 135 |
| 1921 | 140 |
| 1922 | 142 |
| 1923 | 133 |
| 1924 | 156 |
| 1925 | 178 |
| 1926 | 168 |
| 1927 | 187 |
| 1928 | 146 |
| 1929 | 149 |
| 1930 | 139 |
| 1931 | 148 |
| 1932 | 146 |
| 1933 | 171 |
| 1934 | 139 |
| 1935 | 158 |
| 1936 | 145 |
| 1937 | 122 |
| 1938 | 141 |
| 1939 | 106 |
| 1940 | 123 |
| 1941 | 110 |
| 1942 | 102 |
| 1943 | 113 |
| 1944 | 110 |
| 1945 | 94 |
| 1946 | 101 |
| 1947 | 94 |
| 1948 | 100 |
| 1949 | 121 |
| 1950 | 83 |
| 1951 | 75 |
| 1952 | 79 |
| 1953 | 79 |
| 1954 | 83 |
| 1955 | 78 |
| 1956 | 86 |
| 1957 | 57 |
| 1958 | 43 |
| 1959 | 48 |
| 1960 | 46 |
| 1961 | 45 |
| 1962 | 36 |
| 1963 | 57 |
| 1964 | 26 |
| 1965 | 37 |
| 1966 | 33 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 19 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |