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: URL
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.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.8%
Male
99.2%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 87.2 years old

Young (<30) 5,263
1.8%
Adult (30–60) 31,938
11%
Senior (>60) 254,154
87.2%

📈 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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