Earl Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationERL / ɜːrlOld English; French
Meaning
Old English: nobleman; French: warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Earl has its roots in Old English, originally denoting a nobleman or chief. It was used in the Anglo-Saxon period and became a title of nobility in England. The term was later adopted into French as a title for a nobleman. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often associated with leadership and nobility.
Trend Summary
The name Earl has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Earle
- Erle
International Variants
- Earl (English)
- Earle (English)
Famous people named Earl
Earl Campbell is a former professional American football player known for his outstanding career in the NFL.
Earl Grey is a famous British tea blend named after Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey, who was Prime Minister in the 1830s.
Earl Scruggs was an influential American bluegrass musician known for his innovative banjo playing.
Earl Thomas is a professional American football player recognized for his skills as a safety in the NFL.
Fictional characters named Earl
Earl is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', known for his humorous personality.
Earl is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda', serving as a minor character in various installments.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Earl was first seen in the United States in 1880. Earl has ranked as high as #69 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Earl has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Earl (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 7 | |
TX | 6 | |
NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 335 |
1881 | 314 |
1882 | 377 |
1883 | 389 |
1884 | 464 |
1885 | 481 |
1886 | 570 |
1887 | 537 |
1888 | 675 |
1889 | 688 |
1890 | 744 |
1891 | 674 |
1892 | 888 |
1893 | 819 |
1894 | 896 |
1895 | 851 |
1896 | 892 |
1897 | 829 |
1898 | 883 |
1899 | 821 |
1900 | 1,037 |
1901 | 818 |
1902 | 877 |
1903 | 837 |
1904 | 854 |
1905 | 904 |
1906 | 912 |
1907 | 1,006 |
1908 | 999 |
1909 | 1,007 |
1910 | 1,109 |
1911 | 1,305 |
1912 | 2,518 |
1913 | 3,110 |
1914 | 3,842 |
1915 | 4,908 |
1916 | 5,553 |
1917 | 5,632 |
1918 | 6,321 |
1919 | 5,975 |
1920 | 6,533 |
1921 | 6,754 |
1922 | 6,461 |
1923 | 6,339 |
1924 | 6,529 |
1925 | 6,436 |
1926 | 6,441 |
1927 | 6,406 |
1928 | 5,966 |
1929 | 5,737 |
1930 | 5,567 |
1931 | 5,047 |
1932 | 4,822 |
1933 | 4,375 |
1934 | 4,627 |
1935 | 4,224 |
1936 | 4,106 |
1937 | 3,942 |
1938 | 4,007 |
1939 | 3,896 |
1940 | 3,945 |
1941 | 3,805 |
1942 | 4,049 |
1943 | 4,186 |
1944 | 3,874 |
1945 | 3,566 |
1946 | 3,831 |
1947 | 4,242 |
1948 | 3,976 |
1949 | 3,653 |
1950 | 3,589 |
1951 | 3,571 |
1952 | 3,456 |
1953 | 3,437 |
1954 | 3,425 |
1955 | 3,246 |
1956 | 3,303 |
1957 | 3,139 |
1958 | 2,801 |
1959 | 2,685 |
1960 | 2,564 |
1961 | 2,520 |
1962 | 2,302 |
1963 | 2,161 |
1964 | 2,196 |
1965 | 1,949 |
1966 | 1,752 |
1967 | 1,653 |
1968 | 1,652 |
1969 | 1,620 |
1970 | 1,630 |
1971 | 1,502 |
1972 | 1,250 |
1973 | 1,158 |
1974 | 1,079 |
1975 | 1,023 |
1976 | 941 |
1977 | 1,002 |
1978 | 926 |
1979 | 893 |
1980 | 901 |
1981 | 863 |
1982 | 883 |
1983 | 768 |
1984 | 781 |
1985 | 691 |
1986 | 651 |
1987 | 622 |
1988 | 635 |
1989 | 603 |
1990 | 569 |
1991 | 539 |
1992 | 474 |
1993 | 447 |
1994 | 381 |
1995 | 321 |
1996 | 319 |
1997 | 278 |
1998 | 309 |
1999 | 271 |
2000 | 245 |
2001 | 231 |
2002 | 202 |
2003 | 199 |
2004 | 178 |
2005 | 183 |
2006 | 188 |
2007 | 170 |
2008 | 170 |
2009 | 140 |
2010 | 115 |
2011 | 115 |
2012 | 123 |
2013 | 98 |
2014 | 105 |
2015 | 129 |
2016 | 110 |
2017 | 113 |
2018 | 97 |
2019 | 97 |
2020 | 68 |
2021 | 99 |
2022 | 78 |
2023 | 63 |
2024 | 68 |