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Pearline

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Pronounced PUR-leen /ˈpɜːr.liːn/Medium

Meaning: Pearline is an elaboration of Pearl, the gemstone name (from Latin perla), dressed with the graceful ending -ine. The sense stays close to the lustrous pearl.Medium

In 30 seconds: Pearl, dressed up: Pearline extends the gem name with an -ine ending (said 'PUR-leen').
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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin
MeaningPearline is an elaboration of Pearl, the gemstone name (from Latin perla), dressed with the graceful ending -ine. The sense stays close to the lustrous pearl.
U.S. rank (2016)#18214 ↘ Falling
2016 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1927
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,262

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192718892016

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Pearline is an elaboration of Pearl, the gemstone name, with the fashionable ending -ine. It belonged to the early-century vogue for jewel-names and their embellishments, cresting around 1927. It faded as those gem-names grew rarer.

Uncommon now, it reads as a lustrous period name. Ornate and warm.

Did you know? Pearline adds a graceful -ine to Pearl — the lustrous gem — a jewel-name elaboration with its peak around 1927.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Pearline — Elaboration of Pearl (gem) + -ine

Variations

PearlPearlenePearla

Nicknames

PearlLena

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If you like Pearline…

Pearl— the gem name Pearline elaborates
Opaline— a similar gem-based -ine name
Emmaline— a like ornate -ine girl's name
Pauline— a fellow Latin choice
Justine— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pearline mean?

Pearline is an elaboration of Pearl, the gemstone name, with the ending -ine.

How do you pronounce Pearline?

It's said PUR-leen /ˈpɜːr.liːn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pearline a boy or girl name?

Pearline is used as a girl's name.

Is Pearline making a comeback?

Pearline is uncommon today; Pearl itself is likelier to be seen than this elaboration.

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