Holding steady.
Popularity of Earline since 1889
Babies named Earline per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 62 |
| 1900s | 290 |
| 1910s | 1,694 |
| 1920s | 4,086 |
| 1930s | 3,899 |
| 1940s | 3,218 |
| 1950s | 1,914 |
| 1960s | 906 |
| 1970s | 283 |
| 1980s | 132 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Earline is a distinctly American name that reached its greatest popularity during the early 20th century, with a peak in 1932. Despite being outside the top 1000 today, it carries a vintage charm and has a stable trajectory, meaning it hasn't seen a recent revival but remains in consistent, if minimal, use. The name first appeared in records in 1889, and its use was concentrated in the South and Midwest during its heyday. As a feminine form of Earl, it reflects a pattern of creating elaborate feminine versions of masculine names that was fashionable in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Earline is a feminine name that originated as a variant of Earl, from the Old English 'eorl' meaning 'nobleman' or 'warrior'. The -ine suffix was added to create a feminine form, paralleling names like Geraldine and Caroline. It emerged in the late 19th century and enjoyed peak popularity in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s, particularly in the South.
Where Earline is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Earlie, Lena, Line
Sibling names for Earline
Names that share Earline's style, for a brother or sister.
