How Many People Are Named Earlene?

Complete statistics for the name Earlene: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Earlene
Very Rare
English

Earlene means 'noble strength' and has a very rare charm, with only 1 in 48,283 Americans sharing this name. That's just 6,835 people today, making it truly unique. Most folks named Earlene are over 60, reflecting its classic roots.

~6,835
Living in US
1 in 48,283
Americans
1947
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble strength
🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Kind Resilient
33
Life Path Number

Life path number 33 is often seen as a powerful and transformative energy, encouraging people to lead with compassion and wisdom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,835
Worldwide Bearers
#39,443
Global Rank
🇯🇲 Jamaica
7
🇨🇱 Chile
5
🇸🇬 Singapore
4
🇮🇳 India
4
🇧🇷 Brazil
4
🇫🇷 France
3
🇲🇾 Malaysia
3
🇪🇸 Spain
1
🇹🇭 Thailand
1
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
6,834 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 83
26
Would be under 30 (0%)
945
Would be 30–60 (7%)
13,199
Would be over 60 (93%)

All 14,170 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: 1947

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
72
Modern Appeal
28
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Earlene Through the Generations

Earlene reached its peak popularity in 1947 when 407 babies were given this name, marking a high point in its history. Today, the majority of people named Earlene are over 60, with only 26 under 30, indicating a strong generational skew. its age, Earlene remains stable, cherished as an old-school favorite among those who grew up with it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 1,059
Mississippi 846
Alabama 717
California 672
Arkansas 663
North Carolina 636
Oklahoma 597
Georgia 592
Illinois 517
Missouri 486

⭐ Famous People Named Earlene

Earlene is a given name, the feminine equivalent of the name Earl. Both names derive from Old English term eorl, meaning "nobleman" or "chieftain". The name may also be related to the Irish Gaelic names Arleen and Arlene, which mean "the pledge".…

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✨ Similar Names to Earlene

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Earlene's English roots

📄 About the Name Earlene

How Many People Have the Name Earlene?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,835 people in the United States currently share the name Earlene. That works out to roughly 1 in every 48,283 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Earlene a Common or Rare Name?

Earlene is classified as Very 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.

What Does the Name Earlene Mean?

Earlene means "noble strength" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Earlene in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Earlene Most Popular?

The name Earlene reached peak popularity in 1947, with 407 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 Earlene?

Approximately 6,835 people named Earlene live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 14,170. That works out to roughly 1 in 48,283 Americans.

Is Earlene a rare name?

Earlene is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 48,283 Americans has this name.

What does the name Earlene mean?

Earlene means "noble strength" and comes from English origins.

Is Earlene more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Earlene are male and 100% are female.

When was Earlene most popular?

Earlene peaked in 1947 with 407 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US6,835
All-Time Births14,170
1 in X1 in 48,283
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age83
Peak Year1947
World Rank#39,443
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.