Earle
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Earle since 1880 — 11,790 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Earle
Earle is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 11,790 American babies have been named Earle. Its peak came in 1918, when 358 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Earle stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Earle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,107 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #12,799 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,167 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #11,949 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,204 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #8,929 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,677 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #10,872 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,225 |
| 1990 | — | — | 16 | #3,653 |
| 1985 | — | — | 15 | #3,115 |
| 1980 | — | — | 22 | #2,299 |
| 1975 | — | — | 31 | #1,640 |
| 1970 | — | — | 37 | #1,381 |
| 1965 | — | — | 50 | #1,045 |
| 1960 | — | — | 68 | #918 |
| 1955 | — | — | 111 | #696 |
| 1950 | — | — | 114 | #653 |
| 1945 | — | — | 109 | #580 |
| 1940 | — | — | 127 | #513 |
| 1935 | — | — | 166 | #442 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,170 | 212 | #395 |
| 1925 | 11 | #2,989 | 280 | #352 |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,079 | 349 | #307 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,579 | 307 | #282 |
| 1910 | — | — | 54 | #339 |
| 1905 | — | — | 33 | #362 |
| 1900 | — | — | 46 | #309 |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,467 | 53 | #247 |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,389 | 43 | #261 |
| 1885 | — | — | 23 | #366 |
| 1880 | — | — | 25 | #342 |
Famous people named Earle
- Earle Meadows Athlete · 1913–1992
- Earle Page Politician · 1880–1961
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Earle mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Earle in 2025?
Earle did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Earle?
11,790 babies have been named Earle in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Earle most popular?
Earle peaked in 1918, when 358 newborns received the name.
Is Earle a boy or girl name?
Earle is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Earle rising or falling?
Earle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Earle?
Well-known people named Earle include Earle Meadows (athlete), Earle Page (politician).