Earl
girl nameEarl entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #796 in 1892, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#796
peak (1892)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #829 |
| 1890s | #1036 |
| 1900s | #1032 |
| 1910s | #1249 |
| 1920s | #1031 |
| 1930s | #1193 |
| 1940s | #1856 |
| 1950s | #2618 |
| 1960s | #3400 |
| 1970s | #4810 |
| 1980s | #7569 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Earl are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Earl alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Earl in 2025?
- Earl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Earl most popular?
- Earl peaked in 1892, reaching #796 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Earl with classmates?
- Earl will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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