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Earline

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Pronounced UR-leen /ˈɜːr.liːn/Medium

Meaning: A feminine elaboration of Earl, from Old English eorl, 'nobleman, warrior,' with the popular -ine ending. It was used through the early and mid twentieth century.Medium

In 30 seconds: Earline is a feminine form of Earl, 'nobleman, warrior,' with an -ine ending (said 'UR-leen').
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Origin MediumOld English, English
MeaningA feminine elaboration of Earl, from Old English eorl, 'nobleman, warrior,' with the popular -ine ending. It was used through the early and mid twentieth century.
U.S. rank (1995)#14087 ↘ Falling
1995 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1927
Total births (all-time)≈ 16,524

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192718891995

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

Earline is a feminine form of Earl, from Old English eorl, 'nobleman, warrior,' dressed with the fashionable -ine ending. Popular in the early twentieth century, it crested around 1927 and then faded, now a vintage name evoking the interwar years.

Given to several hundred girls a year at its height, Earline now reads as a retro 1920s name.

Did you know? Earline peaked around 1927 and faded through mid-century, a feminine spin on the old title Earl.
Overall data confidence 76%
References — Earline — Feminine of Earl; Old English eorl

Variations

EarleneErlineErlene

Nicknames

EarlLena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Earline mean?

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

How do you pronounce Earline?

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

Is Earline a boy or girl name?

Earline is used as a girl's name.

Is Earline making a comeback?

Not notably — it's an early-twentieth-century favorite that has been uncommon since, a vintage feminine form of Earl.

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