Boy
Earl
nobleman, warrior
About Earl
Distinguished yet accessible, Earl carries aristocratic associations without pomposity. This four-letter name delivers considerable impact through its brevity and historical depth. Earl represents vintage naming at its finest, offering parents a connection to earlier generations while remaining perfectly usable today. The name has a solid, grounded quality suggesting dependability and character. While titles-as-names have varied in popularity, Earl maintains a distinct identity separate from its noble origins. The single syllable makes it punchy and memorable, easy for children to learn and spell. Earl pairs particularly well with longer middle and last names, providing nice balance in full name combinations. The name conveys maturity and respectability, qualities that serve individuals well throughout life. Though less common among current newborns, this rarity can be advantageous, ensuring uniqueness in peer groups. Earl's straightforward nature appeals to parents who prefer substance and tradition over trendy elaboration.
Popularity of the Name Earl
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #52 | |||
| 1881 | #48 | |||
| 1882 | #49 | |||
| 1883 | #42 | |||
| 1884 | #40 | |||
| 1885 | #36 | |||
| 1886 | #31 | |||
| 1887 | #32 | |||
| 1888 | #30 | |||
| 1889 | #28 | |||
| 1890 | #24 | |||
| 1891 | #25 | |||
| 1892 | #21 | |||
| 1893 | #21 | |||
| 1894 | #20 | |||
| 1895 | #23 | |||
| 1896 | #21 | |||
| 1897 | #24 | |||
| 1898 | #25 | |||
| 1899 | #23 | |||
| 1900 | #28 | |||
| 1901 | #23 | |||
| 1902 | #27 | |||
| 1903 | #27 | |||
| 1904 | #29 | |||
| 1905 | #29 | |||
| 1906 | #29 | |||
| 1907 | #28 | |||
| 1908 | #32 | |||
| 1909 | #31 | |||
| 1910 | #33 | |||
| 1911 | #34 | |||
| 1912 | #34 | |||
| 1913 | #31 | |||
| 1914 | #33 | |||
| 1915 | #33 | |||
| 1916 | #32 | |||
| 1917 | #32 | |||
| 1918 | #31 | |||
| 1919 | #31 | |||
| 1920 | #31 | |||
| 1921 | #31 | |||
| 1922 | #31 | |||
| 1923 | #31 | |||
| 1924 | #33 | |||
| 1925 | #31 | |||
| 1926 | #32 | |||
| 1927 | #33 | |||
| 1928 | #37 | |||
| 1929 | #36 | |||
| 1930 | #38 | |||
| 1931 | #40 | |||
| 1932 | #41 | |||
| 1933 | #41 | |||
| 1934 | #41 | |||
| 1935 | #46 | |||
| 1936 | #47 | |||
| 1937 | #48 | #102 | ||
| 1938 | #50 | #132 | ||
| 1939 | #50 | #129 | ||
| 1940 | #52 | #126 | ||
| 1941 | #58 | |||
| 1942 | #62 | |||
| 1943 | #60 | |||
| 1944 | #65 | |||
| 1945 | #71 | |||
| 1946 | #82 | |||
| 1947 | #83 | |||
| 1948 | #83 | #158 | ||
| 1949 | #91 | #191 | ||
| 1950 | #92 | |||
| 1951 | #95 | #196 | ||
| 1952 | #98 | |||
| 1953 | #96 | |||
| 1954 | #98 | #193 | ||
| 1955 | #106 | |||
| 1956 | #110 | |||
| 1957 | #122 | |||
| 1958 | #130 | |||
| 1959 | #135 | #213 | ||
| 1960 | #139 | #196 | ||
| 1961 | #139 | #212 | ||
| 1962 | #147 | |||
| 1963 | #154 | |||
| 1964 | #149 | #202 | ||
| 1965 | #156 | |||
| 1966 | #160 | |||
| 1967 | #163 | #254 | ||
| 1968 | #164 | #251 | ||
| 1969 | #172 | #279 | ||
| 1970 | #173 | #210 | ||
| 1971 | #178 | |||
| 1972 | #188 | #284 | #261 | |
| 1973 | #195 | #341 | ||
| 1974 | #206 | |||
| 1975 | #212 | |||
| 1976 | #220 | |||
| 1977 | #221 | |||
| 1978 | #227 | |||
| 1979 | #245 | #349 | ||
| 1980 | #250 | |||
| 1981 | #254 | #343 | ||
| 1982 | #251 | |||
| 1983 | #270 | |||
| 1984 | #266 | |||
| 1985 | #294 | |||
| 1986 | #311 | |||
| 1987 | #332 | |||
| 1988 | #338 | |||
| 1989 | #372 | |||
| 1990 | #406 | |||
| 1991 | #420 | #674 | ||
| 1992 | #459 | #800 | ||
| 1993 | #471 | #816 | ||
| 1994 | #518 | |||
| 1995 | #569 | |||
| 1996 | #571 | #836 | ||
| 1997 | #622 | #985 | ||
| 1998 | #600 | #900 | ||
| 1999 | #642 | #994 | ||
| 2000 | #711 | |||
| 2001 | #748 | |||
| 2002 | #825 | |||
| 2003 | #867 | |||
| 2004 | #944 | |||
| 2005 | #952 | #988 | ||
| 2006 | #987 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Earl
- Erle
- Earle
- Erl
- Earll
- Erll
- Eril
- Erril
- Earril
Names Similar to Earl
Nicknames for Earl
- E
- Earl
- Earlie
- Earlo
- Early
Famous People Named Earl
| Earl Campbell | American football player |
| Earl Monroe | Basketball Hall of Famer |
| Earl Grey | British Prime Minister |
| Earl Weaver | Baseball Hall of Famer |
| Earl Thomas Conley | Country music singer |
| Earl Holliman | Actor |
| Earl Warren | Former Chief Justice of the United States |
| Earl Scruggs | Bluegrass musician |
| Earl Hines | Jazz pianist |
| Earl Klugh | Jazz guitarist |
| Earl Lloyd | First African American NBA player |
| Earl Boykins | Former NBA player |
| Earl Watson | Former NBA player |
| Earl Hindman | Actor |
| Earl Sweatshirt | Rapper |
| Earl Mitchell | Former NFL player |
| Earl Bennett | Former NFL player |
| Earl Morrall | Former NFL player |
| Earl Thomas | NFL player |
| Earl Palmer | Drummer |
Characters Named Earl
| Earl Hickey | My Name Is Earl |
| Earl Sinclair | Dinosaurs |
| Earl King VI | Lord of the Rings |
| Earl Ciel Phantomhive | Black Butler |
| Earl Sneed Sinclair | Dinosaurs |
| Earl Stutz | Deadwood |
| Earl Haraldson | Vikings |
| Earl Rivers | Game of Thrones |
| Earl Halliwell | Charmed |
| Earl Williams | Three's Company |
| Earl Jenkins | The Simpsons |
| Earl Devereaux | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs |
| Earl Brooks | Mr. Brooks |
| Earl Bassett | Tremors |
| Earl Greystoke | Tarzan |
| Earl Partridge | Magnolia |
| Earl Cowley | The Dresser |
| Earl Kinsella | Hart of Dixie |
| Earl Godwin | Last Kingdom |