Jearldine is of American origin, derived from the Old English elements 'gearu' meaning 'spear' and '-wald' which translates to 'power'. It was popular during the Middle Ages but has since become quite rare. The name's unique sound and spelling make it distinctive and memorable.
"Jearldine is a relatively uncommon name, with birth records available from 1919 to 1961. The peak years for this name's popularity were during World War II, with 17 births in both 1943 and 1945. Overall, there were 382 Jearldines born over these four decades."