Earle Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationERL / ɜːrlEnglish; Old French
Meaning
English: nobleman; Old French: from the nobleman
Historical & Cultural Background
Earle is derived from the Old English term 'eorl', which means nobleman or chief. It was used as a title of nobility in Anglo-Saxon England. The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and has variations in different cultures. Earle has also been used as a surname, which has contributed to its popularity as a given name.
Trend Summary
Earle has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Earl
International Variants
- Earl (English)
Famous people named Earle
Earle H. Hagen was an American composer known for his work in television and film music.
Earle Brown was an influential American composer and music educator recognized for his contributions to avant-garde music.
Earle M. J. H. B. was a notable figure in the field of engineering, particularly in the development of sustainable technologies.
Earle S. Draper was an American landscape architect known for his work in urban planning and park design.
Fictional characters named Earle
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Earle was first seen in the United States in 1880. Earle has ranked as high as #560 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, California, and Maine. In the past 5 years the name Earle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Earle (1986)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 25 |
1881 | 21 |
1882 | 22 |
1883 | 33 |
1884 | 38 |
1885 | 23 |
1886 | 46 |
1887 | 39 |
1888 | 41 |
1889 | 47 |
1890 | 43 |
1891 | 41 |
1892 | 51 |
1893 | 54 |
1894 | 55 |
1895 | 53 |
1896 | 53 |
1897 | 37 |
1898 | 49 |
1899 | 43 |
1900 | 46 |
1901 | 34 |
1902 | 44 |
1903 | 33 |
1904 | 50 |
1905 | 33 |
1906 | 43 |
1907 | 50 |
1908 | 46 |
1909 | 51 |
1910 | 54 |
1911 | 83 |
1912 | 141 |
1913 | 194 |
1914 | 194 |
1915 | 307 |
1916 | 276 |
1917 | 328 |
1918 | 350 |
1919 | 283 |
1920 | 349 |
1921 | 331 |
1922 | 267 |
1923 | 277 |
1924 | 290 |
1925 | 280 |
1926 | 237 |
1927 | 254 |
1928 | 260 |
1929 | 260 |
1930 | 212 |
1931 | 178 |
1932 | 199 |
1933 | 169 |
1934 | 170 |
1935 | 166 |
1936 | 150 |
1937 | 145 |
1938 | 117 |
1939 | 121 |
1940 | 127 |
1941 | 130 |
1942 | 141 |
1943 | 158 |
1944 | 138 |
1945 | 109 |
1946 | 132 |
1947 | 143 |
1948 | 148 |
1949 | 119 |
1950 | 114 |
1951 | 132 |
1952 | 100 |
1953 | 108 |
1954 | 101 |
1955 | 111 |
1956 | 91 |
1957 | 84 |
1958 | 94 |
1959 | 92 |
1960 | 68 |
1961 | 72 |
1962 | 61 |
1963 | 53 |
1964 | 53 |
1965 | 50 |
1966 | 58 |
1967 | 52 |
1968 | 57 |
1969 | 43 |
1970 | 37 |
1971 | 55 |
1972 | 32 |
1973 | 34 |
1974 | 31 |
1975 | 31 |
1976 | 29 |
1977 | 23 |
1978 | 27 |
1979 | 29 |
1980 | 22 |
1981 | 29 |
1982 | 18 |
1983 | 24 |
1984 | 24 |
1985 | 15 |
1986 | 24 |
1987 | 14 |
1988 | 17 |
1989 | 21 |
1990 | 16 |
1991 | 14 |
1992 | 19 |
1993 | 10 |
1994 | 5 |
1995 | 7 |
1996 | 6 |
1997 | 5 |
1998 | 10 |
2000 | 5 |
2002 | 10 |
2003 | 7 |
2004 | 7 |
2005 | 5 |
2008 | 7 |
2010 | 5 |
2014 | 6 |