Dearl
Dearl is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Likely a combination of 'Dear' (beloved) and 'Earl' (nobleman), or a transferred surname.
Origin and history
Dearl is an uncommon English given name that likely originated as a variant of Earl or as a habitational/toponymic surname transferred to first-name use. Historically present in Southern U.S. naming records in the early-to-mid 20th century, it is extremely rare today. The name has not appeared in recent U.S. Social Security Administration birth data.
Popularity in the United States
792 babies in the United States have been named Dearl since 1880. It ranks #3884 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (66.7 %)
- AR (33.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 21 |
| 1920-1930 | 85 |
| 1930-1940 | 176 |
| 1940-1950 | 163 |
| 1950-1960 | 142 |
| 1960-1970 | 95 |
| 1970-1980 | 62 |
| 1980-1990 | 48 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Dearl has fewer than 800 recorded male births in the U.S. Social Security database since 1880.
- The name reflects a historic U.S. Southern naming tradition of blending familiar elements like 'Dear' and 'Earl' or adopting rare family surnames.