Holding steady.
Popularity of Earlena since 1915
Babies named Earlena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 28 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 39 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Earlena is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1915, at a time when elaborate feminine elaborations of masculine names were fashionable. Its peak popularity came in 1926, during the 1920s, a decade that saw many similar 'ena' endings. Since then, the name has never re-entered the top 1000 and remains an unusual choice. The trajectory of the name has been stable over the past decade, with very few births each year. It has not been associated with any particular region or state. As a derivative of Earl, it carries a subtle connection to nobility that may appeal to those seeking a vintage, underused name.
Earlena is a modern feminine elaboration of the name Earl, which derives from Old English 'eorl' meaning 'nobleman' or 'warrior'. The name Earl was used as a title of nobility before becoming a given name. Earlena emerged in the early 20th century, likely as a variant of Earline or Earleen, formed by adding the popular feminine suffix -ena. It was most popular in the 1920s but has since fallen out of regular use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Earlie, Lena, Ena
Sibling names for Earlena
Names that share Earlena's style, for a brother or sister.
