Earline
Earline is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Noblewoman or warrior.
Origin and history
Earline is an American feminine elaboration of Earl, which originates from the Old English title 'eorl' meaning nobleman or warrior. It enjoyed its peak popularity in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is considered a vintage, classic name that is rarely given to newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
16,524 babies in the United States have been named Earline since 1880. It ranks #1192 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- LA (15 %)
- MS (13.1 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- AL (10.8 %)
- SC (9.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 62 |
| 1900-1910 | 290 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,694 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,086 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,899 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,218 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,914 |
| 1960-1970 | 906 |
| 1970-1980 | 283 |
| 1980-1990 | 132 |
| 1990-2000 | 35 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Earline
- Earline Parmon: Politician
Nicknames
Earlie, Lena
Fun facts
- Earline was a moderately popular name in the U.S. during the 1920s and 1930s before gradually declining in usage.
- The name was created by appending the feminine suffix '-ine' to the traditional English title Earl.