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Earlene

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Pronounced UR-leen /ˈɜːr.liːn/Medium

Meaning: A feminine form of Earl, from Old English eorl, 'nobleman, warrior,' with the -lene ending. A sister spelling of Earline.Medium

In 30 seconds: Earlene is a feminine form of Earl, 'nobleman, warrior' (said 'UR-leen').
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Origin MediumOld English, English
MeaningA feminine form of Earl, from Old English eorl, 'nobleman, warrior,' with the -lene ending. A sister spelling of Earline.
U.S. rank (2007)#18430 ↘ Falling
2007 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1947
Total births (all-time)≈ 14,165

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194719012007

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Earlene is a feminine form of Earl, from Old English eorl, 'nobleman, warrior,' with the fashionable -lene ending. It saw steady use into mid-century, cresting around 1947 before fading, now a vintage name of the postwar years.

Given to several hundred girls a year at its height, Earlene now reads as a retro 1940s name.

Did you know? Earlene peaked around 1947 and faded through mid-century, a feminine form of the old title Earl.
Overall data confidence 76%
References — Earlene — Feminine of Earl; Old English eorl

Variations

EarlineErleneErline

Nicknames

EarlLena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Earlene mean?

Earlene is a feminine form of Earl, from Old English for 'nobleman, warrior.'

How do you pronounce Earlene?

It's said UR-leen /ˈɜːr.liːn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Earlene a boy or girl name?

Earlene is used as a girl's name.

Is Earlene making a comeback?

Not notably — it's a postwar-era favorite that has been uncommon since, a vintage feminine form of Earl.

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