How Many People Are Named Earley?

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

Earley
Rare
Old English

Earley is an uncommon name with roots in Old English, making it very rare today. Only 129 people named Earley live in the US, which means just 1 in 2,552,706 Americans have this name. The majority of Earley's are over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation feel.

~9,756
Living in US
1 in 33,974
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
From the forest clearing
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Loyal
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are believed to be creative and expressive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

513
Worldwide Bearers
#373,244
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
468
🇧🇷 Brazil
16
🇵🇭 Philippines
7
🇱🇷 Liberia
6
🇯🇲 Jamaica
4
🇨🇴 Colombia
2
🇬🇧 England
2
🇵🇪 Peru
2
🇧🇸 Bahamas
1
🇬🇾 Guyana
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
129 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 96
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
6
Would be 30–60 (1%)
575
Would be over 60 (99%)

All 581 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
83
Modern Appeal
17
International
75

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

📜 Earley Through the Generations

Throughout the generations, Earley has maintained its status as a classic, old-school name. With only 581 total births recorded since the beginning of tracking, it peaked in popularity in 1921 with 21 births. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly over 60, with only a handful in their 30s to 60s. This trend suggests Earley remains stable but is largely associated with older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 8
Alabama 7

✨ Similar Names to Earley

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Earley's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Earley

How Many People Have the Name Earley?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,756 people in the United States currently share the name Earley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 33,974 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Earley a Common or Rare Name?

Earley 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.

What Does the Name Earley Mean?

Earley means "from the forest clearing" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Earley Most Popular?

The name Earley reached peak popularity in 1921, with 21 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 Earley?

Approximately 9,756 people named Earley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,756. That works out to roughly 1 in 33,974 Americans.

Is Earley a rare name?

Earley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 33,974 Americans has this name.

What does the name Earley mean?

Earley means "from the forest clearing" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Earley more male or female?

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

When was Earley most popular?

Earley peaked in 1921 with 21 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 US9,756
All-Time Births9,756
1 in X1 in 33,974
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age96
Peak Year1921
World Rank#373,244
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.