Earle Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Earle has its origins in Old English, meaning 'nobleman' or 'chief'. It has evolved from the Old English term 'eorl' to its modern form. Historically, it was a title of nobility in Anglo-Saxon England before becoming a given name. The name carries traits of leadership and nobility, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and remains a classic name today.
The name Earle is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Earle has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Earle' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 331st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 460th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 737th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1392nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3351st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11654th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21740th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2789th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4639th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Earle' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Earle"
Pronunciation
/ɜːrl/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Earle is derived from the Old English word 'eorl', which means 'nobleman' or 'chief'. It was originally a title of nobility in Anglo-Saxon England.
Meaning
nobleman, chief
Language Evolution
Eorl (Old English), Earle (Middle English), Earle (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Earle gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages as a title for nobility and later became a surname and given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Earl, Erle
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Earle is considered a classic name with a strong historical connotation, often associated with nobility and leadership.
Famous People
Earle Hyman, Earle Brown, Earle Mack
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Earle"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Earle"
"Earle" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 331st of 7545 | 4,879 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 460th of 6773 | 2,950 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 737th of 7552 | 1,876 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1392nd of 10718 | 610 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3351st of 16616 | 263 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11654th of 24088 | 61 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 21740th of 23106 | 6 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2789th of 9107 | 186 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4639th of 9204 | 66 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Earle" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
23.94% 339th/1416 |
13.71% 189th/1379 |
22.53% 533rd/2366 |
30.04% 343rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
30.66% 474th/1546 |
16.65% 259th/1556 |
34.38% 809th/2353 |
33.29% 515th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
38.08% 848th/2227 |
20.16% 490th/2430 |
37.29% 1064th/2853 |
30.27% 840th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
38.01% 1324th/3483 |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
44.21% 1788th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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63.49% 2841st/4475 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Earle" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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100.00% 2366th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Earle"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Earle" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.