Pearlene
girl namePearlene entered the US charts in 1906, peaked at #875 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1906–2025
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rank today
#875
peak (1934)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2006 |
| 1910s | #1738 |
| 1920s | #1414 |
| 1930s | #1015 |
| 1940s | #1203 |
| 1950s | #1795 |
| 1960s | #3695 |
| 1970s | #6181 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Pearlene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Pearlene alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Pearlene in 2025?
- Pearlene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Pearlene most popular?
- Pearlene peaked in 1934, reaching #875 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Pearlene with classmates?
- Pearlene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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