Pearlene

Girl name

Pearlene has been given to 1,958 babies in the U.S. since 1906. It peaked in 1938.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,958

Peak year

1938 (64 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1906

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Pearlene — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Earlenegirl

14,170 babies since 1901

Pearlinegirl

6,262 babies since 1889

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Pearlene.

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Verlenegirl

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Merrileegirl

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Karelunisex

1,814 babies since 1916

Karylgirl

2,106 babies since 1923

Loraleegirl

1,808 babies since 1922

Lavonagirl

1,796 babies since 1902

Shelbagirl

2,141 babies since 1935

FAQ

How popular is the name Pearlene?

Pearlene has been given to 1,958 babies in the U.S. since 1906. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Pearlene peak?

Pearlene peaked in 1938, when 64 babies were given the name.

Is Pearlene a girl or boy name?

Pearlene is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Pearlene are girls).

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