Earlie
Earlie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Nobleman, warrior, or chief.
Origin and history
Earlie is an English name derived from the Old English title for a nobleman or chieftain. Historically used as a given name in the United States, it reached its peak popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is exceptionally rare as a newborn name.
Popularity in the United States
2,263 babies in the United States have been named Earlie since 1880. It ranks #2718 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (36.3 %)
- NC (24 %)
- MS (15.4 %)
- GA (10.2 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 15 |
| 1890-1900 | 34 |
| 1900-1910 | 111 |
| 1910-1920 | 355 |
| 1920-1930 | 474 |
| 1930-1940 | 387 |
| 1940-1950 | 379 |
| 1950-1960 | 238 |
| 1960-1970 | 136 |
| 1970-1980 | 89 |
| 1980-1990 | 39 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old English word 'eorl', which designated a man of noble rank or a chieftain.
- Earlie was most frequently given to American boys around the early 1900s before gradually falling out of common usage.