Earlean
Earlean is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Nobleman or warrior; a feminine elaboration of Earl.
Origin and history
Earlean is an elaborated feminine form of Earl, derived from the Old English title of nobility meaning nobleman or warrior. It emerged as a distinctive American given name during the early to mid-20th century. Although rare today, it carries a traditional, vintage appeal.
Popularity in the United States
2,585 babies in the United States have been named Earlean since 1880. It ranks #3473 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (57.8 %)
- AL (17.2 %)
- LA (10 %)
- AR (6 %)
- TX (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 39 |
| 1910-1920 | 230 |
| 1920-1930 | 481 |
| 1930-1940 | 655 |
| 1940-1950 | 624 |
| 1950-1960 | 391 |
| 1960-1970 | 133 |
| 1970-1980 | 32 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Earlie, Early, Lena
Fun facts
- Earlean was created by adding the popular feminine suffix '-ean' to the masculine name Earl.
- The name saw most of its popularity in the United States between the 1920s and 1950s.