Earle
Meaning
“A variant spelling of Earl, from Old English 'eorl', meaning nobleman or warrior.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Earle peaked in the 1890s and the 1930s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
30 people · the #94,398 first name in Brazil · median age 38
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Earle
Most people given the name Earle in the United States were born between 1940 and 1979. The Earle you meet today is most often in his 60s or 70s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Earle deep dive
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