Gearlene is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Geàr' meaning 'wide', and 'Leannán' signifying 'love'. This unique name combines strength and affection in a single moniker.
Gearlene was quite popular among parents in the late 1930s and early 1940s, with a peak of 10 births in 1934. However, its popularity declined significantly after that, with only one year (1955) seeing more than five births until the end of the recorded period. Overall, there were 78 babies named Gearlene born between 1933 and 1955.