Earl
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
291,355 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1921 Peak Popularity Year
6,797 Peak Births

Earl Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Earl has its roots in Old English, derived from 'eorl', meaning nobleman or chief. It has evolved through the historical forms of Eorl and Earl. The name conveys traits of nobility and leadership. There is no biblical relevance associated with it. Earl became popular as a name in the 19th century, and while it is less common today, it retains a traditional image.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Earl"

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Pronunciation

/ɜrl/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Earl originates from the Old English term 'eorl', which meant 'nobleman' or 'chief'. It was used to denote a person of high rank or a leader in a community.

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Meaning

nobleman, chief

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Language Evolution

Eorl (Old English), Earl (Middle English), Earl (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name Earl gained popularity as a title in England during the Anglo-Saxon period, becoming more common as a given name in the 19th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Earle, Erle

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, the name Earl is less common but still carries connotations of nobility and leadership. It is often associated with traditional values.

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Famous People

Earl Campbell, Earl Grey, Earl Thomas

📊 Earl Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Earl Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 6,797 peak births in 1921

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in West Virginia

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Earl" - Complete Guide (2 Names)

Discover the ultimate list of homophone names and same pronunciation names that sound identical to "Earl". These names share the same pronunciation but may have different spellings, offering alternative options for parents seeking similar-sounding names. Whether you're looking for American or British pronunciation variations, this comprehensive guide includes 2 carefully curated names that maintain the same phonetic sound.

Why explore same pronunciation names? Many parents search for homophone names to find alternative spellings that might be more unique or culturally significant. This ultimate list covers both American and British pronunciation patterns, ensuring you find the perfect variation of "Earl" that fits your preferences.

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Earl"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Earl"

"Earl" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 33rd of 7545 100,386
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 48th of 6773 79,741
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 112th of 7552 60,097
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 194th of 10718 20,931
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 371st of 16616 9,547
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 918th of 24088 3,117
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1715th of 23106 1,125
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1084th of 9107 822
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1207th of 9204 703
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2706th of 12526 336
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 4385th of 19264 211
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 12827th of 27321 58

Regional Popularity of "Earl" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
1.98%
28th/1416
3.70%
51st/1379
1.18%
28th/2366
2.98%
34th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
2.78%
43rd/1546
4.11%
64th/1556
1.61%
38th/2353
4.46%
69th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
5.30%
118th/2227
4.24%
103rd/2430
3.19%
91st/2853
5.19%
144th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
6.61%
194th/2937
5.46%
190th/3483
4.80%
169th/3518
6.28%
254th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
8.85%
326th/3685
7.33%
328th/4475
6.30%
327th/5194
8.03%
507th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
18.18%
833rd/4582
18.49%
955th/5164
11.35%
830th/7313
17.77%
1326th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
37.42%
1491st/3984
42.81%
1921st/4487
27.18%
1854th/6822
34.80%
2184th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Earl" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
78.04%
1105th/1416
89.20%
1230th/1379
51.23%
1212th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
71.73%
1109th/1546
100.00%
1556th/1556
55.33%
1302nd/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 85.94%
2452nd/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Earl"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Earl" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Earl" in the United States

The name Earl is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Earl has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Earl' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 33rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 48th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 112th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 194th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 371st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 918th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1715th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1084th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1207th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2706th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4385th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12827th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Earl' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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