The baby name Earle is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ɜːrl/ (approx. 'erl').
Earle is English in Origin.
The baby name Earle is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ɜːrl/ (approx. 'erl').
Earle is English in Origin.
Earle is an English given name and a surname-turned-first name, a spelling variant of Earl. It stems from Old English eorl meaning “nobleman” or “warrior,” and is cognate with Old Norse jarl. The name refers to the aristocratic rank of earl established in England in the early medieval period, and it carries connotations of leadership, status, and martial prowess.
As a personal name, Earle rose in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in the United States and other Anglophone countries, mirroring the fashion for title-names like Earl and Duke. Noted bearers include Hall of Famer Earle Combs and Australian prime minister Earle Page, which lends the name a vintage, gentlemanly aura. Variants include Earl (standard) and Erle; diminutives Earlie; feminine derivatives Earline and Earleen. Today it feels traditional yet distinctive, and ongoing surname-first trends may renew its appeal.
| Earle Page Earle Page was an Australian politician and surgeon best known for briefly serving as the 11th Prime Minister of Australia in April 1939 after Joseph Lyons died. He also led the Country Party from 1921 to 1939 and was one of the most influential figures in shaping the party during that era. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #258 | 15 | 6,876 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #507 | 4 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #735 | 5 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| United States | Boys | 2014 | #886 | 6 | 7,361 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #921 | 6 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #978 | 4 | 15,656 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,126 | 53 | 25,619 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Earle is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:
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