Holding steady.
Popularity of Jearlene since 1928
Babies named Jearlene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 66 |
| 1940s | 76 |
| 1950s | 31 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jearlene is a rare, modern invented name that emerged in the United States in the late 1920s, first recorded in 1928. Its peak year came in 1937, when it saw its highest recorded usage during the 1930s decade. Though the name has never ranked nationwide, it reflects a trend of feminine blend names popular in early 20th century America, often combining elements of established names like Jean and Arlene. The trajectory of Jearlene has been stable, meaning it has never experienced a dramatic surge or revival, remaining a quiet and uncommon choice. Its top states are unrecorded, but its regional use likely centered in the southern or midwestern U.S. where such coined names were more common. Today, Jearlene is virtually unseen in birth records, making it a distinctive if outdated option.
Jearlene is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in the 1920s. It appears to be a blend of the name Jean (from French Jehanne, ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious') with the popular suffix -lene, seen in names like Arlene and Marlene. Such fabricated names were fashionable in the early 20th century, often created to sound melodic and feminine.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jearl, Lena
Sibling names for Jearlene
Names that share Jearlene's style, for a brother or sister.
