Earle
Earle is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Nobleman, chief, or warrior.
Origin and history
Earle is an English name derived from the Old English title meaning noble, leader, or warrior. Historically popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it is a variant spelling of Earl. Today, Earle is rarely given to modern U.S. newborns, lending it a distinctly vintage charm.
Popularity in the United States
11,505 babies in the United States have been named Earle since 1880. It ranks #1102 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MA (15.5 %)
- PA (13.2 %)
- NY (10.5 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- ME (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 335 |
| 1890-1900 | 479 |
| 1900-1910 | 430 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,210 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,805 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,627 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,345 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,027 |
| 1960-1970 | 567 |
| 1970-1980 | 328 |
| 1980-1990 | 208 |
| 1990-2000 | 92 |
| 2000-2010 | 41 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Earle
- Earle Combs: Baseball Player, Coach
- Earle Hyman: Actor
Fun facts
- The name directly derives from the aristocratic rank of Earl, which comes from the Old Norse 'jarl' and Old English 'eorl'.
- Earle was most frequently chosen as a given name in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.