How Many People Are Named Earle?
Complete statistics for the name Earle: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Earle, a very rare male name, is held by just 2,700 people in the US, making up 1 in 122,220 Americans. That's pretty unique! With most Earles over 60, it's clear this name leans towards an older generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 95All 11,765 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1918Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Earle Through the Generations
Throughout the decades, Earle has maintained its charm, peaking in popularity during 1918 with 358 births. Today, it's considered a classic, stable name, with a significant portion of those named Earle being over 60 years old. This trend reflects a strong connection to earlier times, with only 67 individuals under 30, indicating a shift away from modern naming conventions.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Earle
Earle is an English given name, and may refer to:Earle Bergey (1901–1952), American illustrator Earle Birney (1904–1995), Canadian poet; recipient of the Governor General's Award for Literature Earle Brown (1926–2002), American composer Earle Bruce (1931-2018), former American college football coach Earle Childs (1893–1918), American soldier who died during World War I Earle Combs (1899–1976), American Major League Baseball player Earle Hagen (1919-2008), American composer Earle Hyman (1926-2017), American actor Earle Labor (1928-2022), American historian; biographer of Jack London Earle Bradf…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Earle's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Earle
How Many People Have the Name Earle?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,973 people in the United States currently share the name Earle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 41,571 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Earle a Common or Rare Name?
Earle is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Earle in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Earle Most Popular?
The name Earle reached peak popularity in 1918, with 358 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Earle?
Approximately 7,973 people named Earle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,973. That works out to roughly 1 in 41,571 Americans.
Is Earle a rare name?
Earle is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 41,571 Americans has this name.
What does the name Earle mean?
The meaning and origin of Earle are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Earle more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Earle are male and 1% are female.
When was Earle most popular?
Earle peaked in 1918 with 358 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.