The baby name Pearlene is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced PEAR-leen; IPA: /pɪərˈliːn/ or /pɛrˈliːn/.
Pearlene is English in Origin.
The baby name Pearlene is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced PEAR-leen; IPA: /pɪərˈliːn/ or /pɛrˈliːn/.
Pearlene is English in Origin.
Pearlene is a modern English elaboration of Pearl, formed with the feminine suffix -lene/-ene that also appears in names like Darlene and Marlene. Pearl entered English from Old French perle, ultimately from Latin perla (perhaps related to perna, “sea mussel”); it denotes the iridescent gem and carries associations of purity, wisdom, and rarity. As a result, Pearlene inherits the meaning “pearl” and the gentle, luminous imagery tied to the birthstone of June.
The name appears in U.S. records from the early 20th century, saw modest use in the 1930s–1950s, and is rare today, lending it a vintage charm. Variants and related forms include Pearline, Pearlene (alt. spelling), Pearlie, Pearla/Perla, and Perle; broader cognates connected by the “pearl” meaning are Margaret, Marguerite, and Margarita (from Greek margarites).
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #276 | 3 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #624 | 9 | 18,916 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,116 | 26 | 25,928 |
Pearlene is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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