The namePierrine

Pierrine is an old French girl's name, a feminine form of Pierre.

Meaning

Like Peter, it comes from the Greek petros, "stone".

Origin

Greek, through Pierre.

History

Mostly given in France in the early 20th century, Pierrine declined after the 1920s and became very rare.

Popularity of the name Pierrine

Pierrine in France

1926peak year (40 births)
1,195babies named Pierrine in France since 1900
02040 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Pierrine was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 290 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Pierrine. Half of all babies named Pierrine in France were born before 1925, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pierrine mean?

Like Peter, it comes from the Greek petros, "stone".

What is the origin of the name Pierrine?

Greek, through Pierre.

Is Pierrine a girl's or a boy's name?

Pierrine is a girl's name.