Girl · #4,960 in 2026

Perlene

Mozzarella is a semi-soft non-aged cheese prepared using the pasta filata ('stretched-curd') method. It originated in southern Italy.

Current Rank
#4,960
Peak Rank
#3,641 (1923)
Total Babies
56
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1916
First Year
1946
Last Year
1923
Peak Year
#3641
Peak Rank
56
Total Count
9
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Perlene

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Mozzarella is a semi-soft non-aged cheese prepared using the pasta filata ('stretched-curd') method. It originated in southern Italy.

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Etymology
Mozzarella , derived from the southern Italian dialects spoken in Apulia , Calabria , Campania , Abruzzo , Molise , Basilicata , Lazio , and Marche , is the diminutive form of mozza , 'cut', or mozzare , 'to cut off', derived from the method of working. The term is first mentioned in 1570, cited in a cookbook by Bartolomeo Scappi , reading "milk cream, fresh butter, ricotta cheese, fresh mozzarella and milk". An earlier reference of Monsignor Alicandri is also often cited as describing mozzarella, which states that in the 12th century the Monastery of San Lorenzo, in Capua , Campania, Alicandr

The Story of Perlene

Perlene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1916, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 8 Perlenes were born — ranking #3,641 that year. As of 2026, Perlene ranks #4,960 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 56 Perlenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Perlene

Phonetically similar names — useful when Perlene is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Perlene

What does the name Perlene mean?
Mozzarella is a semi-soft non-aged cheese prepared using the pasta filata ('stretched-curd') method. It originated in southern Italy.
How popular is Perlene in 2026?
In 2026, Perlene ranks #4,960 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Perlene most popular?
Perlene reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #3,641 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Perlene a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Perlene is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Perlene?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Perlene include Phoebie, Elgia, Earie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Perlene

Perlene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 56 births in the dataset. Perlene's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #3,641. Use the chart and map above to compare Perlene's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.