Earl: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A nobleman's child with dignity and poise.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #2058
- Peak
- #20 in 1894
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Earl Means
Earl is a boy name of English origin. A nobleman's child with dignity and poise.
How Popular Earl Is
Earl currently ranks #2058 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #20 in 1894. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Earl
- Earl reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #20 in 1894.
- Once a top name, Earl has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Earl has been a top 100 name across 169+ years of American history.
- Earl is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Earl
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Earl
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Questions About Earl
What does Earl mean?
Earl is a boy name of English origin. A nobleman's child with dignity and poise.
How popular is Earl?
Earl currently ranks #2058 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #20 in 1894. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Earl come from?
Earl comes from English roots. Earl reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #20 in 1894.
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