Perline

Q: What is the origin of Perline?

Perline is of French origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Perline?

According to the latest SSA data, Perline is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Perline a girl name?

Perline is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Little Pearl"

A French-influenced formation from pearl terms, commonly interpreted as a diminutive meaning little pearl.

Themes:gemfrenchdiminutivegiven

Nature Natural Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Perline

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Perline did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Perline Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Perline.

11 ideas

Perl

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Perie

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pery

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perl

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pie

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line

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iney

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rliy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Perline

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Perline mean?

Perline means "Little Pearl". A French-influenced formation from pearl terms, commonly interpreted as a diminutive meaning little pearl.

What is the origin of Perline?

Perline is of French origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Perline?

According to the latest SSA data, Perline is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Perline a girl name?

Perline is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Perline?

Popular nicknames for Perline include Perl, Perie, pery, perl, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Perline?

There are many names similar to Perline in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginFrench, Latin

Syllables2

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withP

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Antoine Armand Antwan Adrien Antwon

Sisters

Annette Antoinette Adrienne Aimee Angelique

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