How Common is the First Name Earl?
We estimate that there are 86,525 people named Earl who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Earl is the 283rd most common for men, and the 614th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Earl?
The average person named Earl is 63.02 years old.
Is Earl a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
63 people named Earl were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 2,230th most popular name for boys, and the 4,792nd most popular overall.
The popularity of Earl peaked in 1894, when it was the 20th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Earl a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Earl is almost exclusively a male name. 99.2% of people named Earl are male.
Facts About the Name Earl
Popularity of Earl in England
In 2020, Earl was the in England and Wales.