Early
Early is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Timely, occurring near the beginning, or early in time.
Origin and history
Early is a masculine given name of English vocabulary origin, originally derived from the Old English word 'eorlice' meaning early or timely. Historically used as a middle name, surname, or rare given name in the United States, it saw peak usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains an uncommon vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,989 babies in the United States have been named Early since 1880. It ranks #2003 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1902.
States where it is most popular
- AL (22 %)
- GA (20.2 %)
- NC (14.6 %)
- MS (13.7 %)
- VA (9.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 147 |
| 1890-1900 | 221 |
| 1900-1910 | 244 |
| 1910-1920 | 587 |
| 1920-1930 | 774 |
| 1930-1940 | 516 |
| 1940-1950 | 518 |
| 1950-1960 | 396 |
| 1960-1970 | 209 |
| 1970-1980 | 147 |
| 1980-1990 | 90 |
| 1990-2000 | 44 |
| 2000-2010 | 45 |
| 2010-2019 | 26 |
| 2020-2029 | 25 |
Famous people named Early
- Early Wynn: Baseball Player, Hall of Famer
Fun facts
- It is directly derived from the common English word denoting the beginning of a period or time.
- Early saw its highest relative popularity in the U.S. during the late 1800s and early 1900s.