Name Legacy

Earl

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Earl was most popular in 1921, when 6,797 American babies were given the name — ranking #72 that year. In 2025 it ranked #4,792, with 63 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 291,421 people named Earl.

Most popular in1921
Rank that year#72
Births that year6,797
Total since 1880291,421

Earl over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Earl’s peak in 1921. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "nobleman"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org