Earlene
girl nameEarlene entered the US charts in 1901, peaked at #314 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1901–2025
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rank today
#314
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1426 |
| 1910s | #838 |
| 1920s | #486 |
| 1930s | #355 |
| 1940s | #380 |
| 1950s | #575 |
| 1960s | #1037 |
| 1970s | #2476 |
| 1980s | #4286 |
| 1990s | #9967 |
| 2000s | #17636 |
Living bearers
About 7,100 people named Earlene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Earlene alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Earlene in 2025?
- Earlene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Earlene most popular?
- Earlene peaked in 1938, reaching #314 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Earlene with classmates?
- Earlene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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