How Many People Are Named Earl?
291,355
people in the United States are named Earl
1 in 1,149 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#268
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0870%
Of US population
Peak Year
1921
6,797 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
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Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From the aristocratic title, which derives from Old English eorl "nobleman, warrior". It has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 87.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Pennsylvania
20,128
Ohio
14,817
Illinois
13,901
New York
11,951
Texas
11,519
Michigan
10,433
California
10,273
Kentucky
10,165
North Carolina
9,754
Louisiana
9,414
💡 Fun Facts About "Earl"
- 68 babies were named Earl in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1921
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Pennsylvania
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