Holding steady.
Popularity of Jearline since 1921
Babies named Jearline per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 106 |
| 1940s | 97 |
| 1950s | 93 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jearline is a rare American name that first appeared in recorded U.S. data in 1921. Its peak year of usage was 1940, when it saw its highest number of births. Since then, its frequency has remained very low, and it has not ranked in the top 1000 names for any recent year. The name's trajectory shows a stable but minimal pattern of use. While its exact origin is uncertain, Jearline likely emerged as a creative variation of established names like Geraldine or Jean, reflecting a trend in the early 20th century for compound or elaborated names. No top states are associated with its use, as it has never been concentrated regionally.
Jearline likely arose in the early 20th century as an American coinage, possibly blending elements of names like Jean and Caroline or as a phonetic variant of Geraldine. Its usage peaked in the 1940s, with rare but consistent occurrence thereafter. The name has no clear roots outside of the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jean, Jeanie, Lina
Sibling names for Jearline
Names that share Jearline's style, for a brother or sister.
