Pearlie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Pearlie is an English name that originates from the word 'pearl', symbolizing purity and beauty. It evolved from historical forms like Pearl and Perle. Traits associated with the name include elegance and refinement. There is no significant biblical relevance. The name became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in the United States, and is viewed today as vintage with a charming image.
The name Pearlie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Pearlie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Pearlie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1847th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1941st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3480th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10102nd out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 352nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 374th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 692nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2744th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8942nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 30690th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21282nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Pearlie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Pearlie"
Pronunciation
/ˈpɜrli/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Pearlie is derived from the word 'pearl', which symbolizes purity and beauty. It is often associated with the precious gemstone, representing elegance and refinement.
Meaning
precious, pure, beautiful
Language Evolution
Pearl, Perle, Pearlie
Historical Usage
The name Pearlie gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States as a feminine form derived from the name Pearl.
Variants & Derivatives
Pearl, Perla, Pearlie Mae
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Pearlie is viewed as a vintage name that evokes a sense of charm and nostalgia. It is less common today but retains a positive connotation.
Famous People
Pearlie Mae Smith, Pearlie Brown
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Pearlie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Pearlie"
"Pearlie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1847th of 7545 | 284 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1941st of 6773 | 262 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3480th of 7552 | 102 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10102nd of 10718 | 6 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 352nd of 9107 | 6,281 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 374th of 9204 | 6,047 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 692nd of 12526 | 3,727 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2744th of 19264 | 430 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8942nd of 27321 | 116 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 30690th of 35406 | 10 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 21282nd of 30306 | 21 |
Regional Popularity of "Pearlie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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69.40% 1642nd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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61.28% 1442nd/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Pearlie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
71.89% 1018th/1416 |
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9.26% 219th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
61.00% 943rd/1546 |
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9.94% 234th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
57.52% 1281st/2227 |
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14.34% 409th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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50.37% 1772nd/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Pearlie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Pearlie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.