How Many People Are Named Errol?
Complete statistics for the name Errol: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Errol is a very rare male name, with only 5,986 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 55,126 Americans. This classic name peaked way back in 1941 with 272 births, showing its decline over the decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are known for their adventurous spirit and desire for freedom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 62All 8,613 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: 1941Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Errol Through the Generations
Errol has been around for generations, but its popularity has waned significantly since its peak in 1941. Today, most people named Errol are over 60, with 56% falling into this age bracket. The remaining 44% are split between those under 30 and those aged 30 to 60, indicating a clear generational gap in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Errol's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Errol
How Many People Have the Name Errol?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,986 people in the United States currently share the name Errol. That works out to roughly 1 in every 55,126 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Errol a Common or Rare Name?
Errol 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Errol in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Errol Most Popular?
The name Errol reached peak popularity in 1941, with 272 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Errol?
Approximately 5,986 people named Errol live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,613. That works out to roughly 1 in 55,126 Americans.
Is Errol a rare name?
Errol is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 55,126 Americans has this name.
What does the name Errol mean?
The meaning and origin of Errol are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Errol more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Errol are male and 0% are female.
When was Errol most popular?
Errol peaked in 1941 with 272 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.