Name Legacy

Early

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Early was most popular in 1921, when 99 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,356 that year. In 2025 it ranked #16,070, with 10 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,362 people named Early.

Most popular in1921
Rank that year#1,356
Births that year99
Total since 18804,362

Early over time

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

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