Earline Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Earline originates from the Old English term 'eorl,' meaning 'nobleman,' and has evolved through historical forms to its modern version. It signifies 'noblewoman' and gained popularity in the 20th century. The name reflects traits of elegance and nobility, but lacks any significant biblical relevance.
The name Earline is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South 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, Earline has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Earline' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6197th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4278th out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 391st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 339th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 696th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2127th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7487th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Earline' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Earline"
Pronunciation
/ˈɪr.lɪn/
Origin
English
Etymology
Earline is derived from the name 'Earl,' which comes from the Old English term 'eorl' meaning 'nobleman' or 'chief.' The suffix '-ine' is a diminutive form often used in feminine names.
Meaning
noblewoman
Language Evolution
Eorl (Old English), Earl (Middle English), Earline (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Earline gained popularity in the early to mid-20th century as a feminine form of the name Earl.
Variants & Derivatives
Earlene, Earlina, Lee
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Earline is considered an old-fashioned name, yet it carries a sense of elegance and nobility.
Famous People
Earline A. McNair, an American educator, Earline F. McKee, known for her contributions to local politics
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Earline"
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 "Earline"
"Earline" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6197th of 7545 | 14 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4278th of 6773 | 45 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 391st of 9107 | 5,155 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 339th of 9204 | 6,808 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 696th of 12526 | 3,689 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2127th of 19264 | 633 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7487th of 27321 | 154 |
Regional Popularity of "Earline" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Earline" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 588th/588 |
100.00% 984th/984 |
100.00% 242nd/242 |
100.00% 786th/786 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 580th/580 |
100.00% 784th/784 |
100.00% 237th/237 |
100.00% 663rd/663 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 928th/928 |
100.00% 1012th/1012 |
100.00% 463rd/463 |
100.00% 1336th/1336 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2232nd/2232 |
100.00% 2839th/2839 |
100.00% 1461st/1461 |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Earline"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Earline" 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.