Earl
Earl is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Nobleman, prince, or warrior.
Origin and history
Earl derives from the Old English title of nobility meaning nobleman, chief, or warrior. While historically used predominantly for boys, it appeared occasionally as a given name for girls in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has since fallen out of common usage for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,247 babies in the United States have been named Earl since 1880. It ranks #3710 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (33.8 %)
- MS (9.2 %)
- WI (9.2 %)
- NC (7.5 %)
- LA (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 13 |
| 1890-1900 | 92 |
| 1900-1910 | 136 |
| 1910-1920 | 284 |
| 1920-1930 | 551 |
| 1930-1940 | 401 |
| 1940-1950 | 238 |
| 1950-1960 | 179 |
| 1960-1970 | 155 |
| 1970-1980 | 129 |
| 1980-1990 | 69 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The word stems from the Old Norse 'jarl' and Old English 'eorl', denoting a person of noble rank or high status.
- In the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the U.S., traditionally masculine titles like Earl were occasionally bestowed upon girls.