Earl
Earl is an English name derived from the noble title, meaning 'nobleman' or 'warrior.' It originated as an aristocratic rank in Anglo-Saxon England and became a given name in the 19th century.
Current Popularity
#2152 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Carries aristocratic connotations
- •Popular in early-to-mid 20th century America
- •May feel vintage or retro to modern parents
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Famous People
Earl Scruggs
Bluegrass musician and banjo pioneer
Earl Warren
Chief Justice of the United States
Earl Hines
Jazz pianist and bandleader
Earl Campbell
NFL Hall of Fame running back
Statistics
289,108
Total births since 1880
1921
Peak year
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