Holding steady.
Popularity of Earleen since 1911
Babies named Earleen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 90 |
| 1920s | 324 |
| 1930s | 276 |
| 1940s | 385 |
| 1950s | 251 |
| 1960s | 119 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Earleen is a name that saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1920s, peaking in 1927. It has since fallen out of common use, with no rank in recent years. The name is a variant of Earline, which itself emerged as a feminine form of Earl, combined with the popular '-leen' suffix seen in names like Arlene and Darlene. Despite its decline, Earleen reflects a naming style that was fashionable in early 20th-century America, offering a vintage charm for families seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Earleen is a variant of Earline, itself derived from the Irish name Erlene, an Anglicized form of Eibhlín, which is cognate with Evelyn and ultimately from the Norman French Aveline, meaning 'desired' or 'little bird.' Alternatively, Earleen may be a combination of the prefix 'ear-' and the suffix '-leen' popular in the early 20th century. It was most common in the United States in the 1920s, with its peak year in 1927.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Earl, Leen, Lena
Sibling names for Earleen
Names that share Earleen's style, for a brother or sister.
