Holding steady.
Popularity of Erroll since 1915
Babies named Erroll per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Erroll's real moment was 1940.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 92 |
| 1950s | 210 |
| 1960s | 187 |
| 1970s | 106 |
| 1980s | 95 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Erroll is a variant spelling of Earl, a name that originated as an Old English title for a nobleman. First recorded in U.S. data in 1915, the name saw its peak in 1940, though it has never ranked in the top 1000. Its trajectory has been stable but consistently rare, with 1-in-N being too uncommon to calculate accurately. The name is most associated with the 1940s, and although no top states are recorded, it likely saw scattered use across the country. Erroll offers a slightly more distinctive twist on the classic Earl, appealing to parents seeking a traditional yet uncommon choice.
Erroll is a variant spelling of Earl, derived from the Old English word 'eorl', meaning a nobleman or warrior. The name was historically used as a title and later as a given name, gaining modest popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States and Scotland.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Erry
Sibling names for Erroll
Names that share Erroll's style, for a brother or sister.
