boy's name
Earle
ERL (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 11,790
Earle is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2014 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1918, when 358 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Earle Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 341 |
| 1890s | 501 |
| 1900s | 458 |
| 1910s | 2,297 |
| 1920s | 2,886 |
| 1930s | 1,664 |
| 1940s | 1,369 |
| 1950s | 1,027 |
| 1960s | 567 |
| 1970s | 328 |
| 1980s | 208 |
| 1990s | 92 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 11 |
How Popular Is Earle?
In 2014, Earle was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Earle
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Earle Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Earle over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Earle
- English ERL
Sibling Names for Earle
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Earle — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Earle
How popular is the name Earle?
In 2014, Earle was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Earle a girl's or a boy's name?
Earle is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Earle?
Earle has 1 syllable.
When was Earle most popular?
Earle peaked in 1918, when 358 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.