Errol
boy name#5399 in 2025Errol entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #354 in 1941, ranks #5399 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1896–2025
#5399
rank today
#354
peak (1941)
17
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1020 |
| 1910s | #1983 |
| 1920s | #1775 |
| 1930s | #1376 |
| 1940s | #481 |
| 1950s | #670 |
| 1960s | #673 |
| 1970s | #811 |
| 1980s | #994 |
| 1990s | #1605 |
| 2000s | #2930 |
| 2010s | #3880 |
| 2020s | #6080 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Errol has been most popular in CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 6,100 people named Errol are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Errol alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Errol in 2025?
- Errol ranks #5399 among US boy names in 2025, with 17 babies given the name.
- When was the name Errol most popular?
- Errol peaked in 1941, reaching #354 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Errol with classmates?
- Errol will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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