Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Earl
Endangered
Down 99.1% from peak
Peak era
1921
Peak births
6,754
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19212025
Quick answers about Earl
How many people are named Earl?
An estimated 91,966 living Americans are named Earl.
How rare is Earl?
Earl is uncommon among babies today, with 63 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 99.1% from its 1921 peak.
How old is the typical Earl?
The median age of a living American named Earl is approximately 68 years, with most bearers falling between 55 and 78 years old.
Is Earl still popular?
No. Earl is endangered as a baby name, down 99.1% from its 1921 peak with 63 births in 2025.
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
99.1%
2025
63
All-time
289,174