How Many People Are Named Earl?

Curious about how common the name Earl is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 291,355
Popularity Level Uncommon
Probability 1 in 1,133 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 291,355 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Earl.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 1,133 people has this name.

This classification places Earl in the Uncommon category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Earl

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Uncommon

Probability: 1 in 1,133 people

Total Count

291,355

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 289,108
Female: 2,247

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 89

  • Young (<30) 4,242
  • Adult (30–60) 28,785
  • Old (>60) 258,328

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 154
  • Alabama 5,854
  • Arkansas 5,253
  • Arizona 1,075
  • California 10,273
  • Colorado 2,027
  • Connecticut 1,650
  • DC 1,830
  • Delaware 615
  • Florida 6,240
  • Georgia 6,615
  • Hawaii 1,002
  • Iowa 4,781
  • Idaho 1,282
  • Illinois 13,901
  • Indiana 7,364
  • Kansas 4,170
  • Kentucky 10,165
  • Louisiana 9,414
  • Massachusetts 3,947
  • Maryland 5,814
  • Maine 1,459
  • Michigan 10,433
  • Minnesota 5,233
  • Missouri 8,917
  • Mississippi 5,794
  • Montana 1,165
  • North Carolina 9,754
  • North Dakota 1,420
  • Nebraska 2,465
  • New Hampshire 635
  • New Jersey 4,158
  • New Mexico 834
  • Nevada 182
  • New York 11,951
  • Ohio 14,817
  • Oklahoma 6,481
  • Oregon 1,719
  • Pennsylvania 20,128
  • Rhode Island 981
  • South Carolina 4,730
  • South Dakota 1,375
  • Tennessee 7,952
  • Texas 11,519
  • Utah 1,605
  • Virginia 9,291
  • Vermont 712
  • Washington 2,863
  • Wisconsin 5,984
  • West Virginia 5,725
  • Wyoming 476
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Earl?

Approximately 291,355 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Earl, based on statistical analysis.

Is Earl a rare name?

Earl is considered Uncommon when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.