Earlene Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Earlene is of English origin, meaning 'noblewoman,' derived from the Old English term 'eorl.' The name has evolved from its masculine form Earl through various historical stages to its current feminine form. It reflects traits of nobility and tradition. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name. Earlene saw increased popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, and is perceived today as a vintage name.
The name Earlene is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South 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, Earlene has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Earlene' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 644th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 375th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 580th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1818th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5507th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 23222nd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Earlene' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Earlene"
Pronunciation
/ɜːrˈliːn/
Origin
English
Etymology
Earlene is a feminine form derived from the masculine name Earl, which originates from the Old English term 'eorl,' meaning 'nobleman' or 'chieftain.'
Meaning
noblewoman
Language Evolution
Eorl (Old English), Earl (Middle English), Earlene (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Earlene gained popularity in the United States during the early to mid-20th century, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s, as a feminine variant of Earl.
Variants & Derivatives
Earl, Earline, Earlina
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Earlene is considered a vintage name that evokes a sense of tradition and warmth, although it is not widely used today.
Famous People
Earlene McDaniel, an American artist., Earlene McCoy, a notable figure in community service.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Earlene"
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 "Earlene"
"Earlene" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 644th of 9107 | 2,229 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 375th of 9204 | 6,036 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 580th of 12526 | 4,823 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1818th of 19264 | 810 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5507th of 27321 | 241 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 23222nd of 35406 | 26 |
Regional Popularity of "Earlene" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Earlene" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
42.73% 605th/1416 |
79.91% 1102nd/1379 |
19.82% 469th/2366 |
66.11% 755th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
26.52% 410th/1546 |
39.65% 617th/1556 |
12.66% 298th/2353 |
25.40% 393rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
28.24% 629th/2227 |
34.61% 841st/2430 |
16.37% 467th/2853 |
27.71% 769th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
62.14% 1825th/2937 |
60.18% 2096th/3483 |
54.83% 1929th/3518 |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
- | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Earlene"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Earlene" 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.