Namesake.

Earl

Boy #2250 in 2023

Earl is a boy name that appears in U.S. Social Security records.

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Popularity of Earl

Popularity, 1880–2023
63 births in 2023
1880 2023

289,040 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year
1921
6,797 babies
First recorded
1880
Earliest SSA data
Recent trend
Falling
Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.