Earma vs Earlene
Side-by-side comparison of Earma and Earlene — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Earma | Earlene |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 601 | 14,165 |
| Peak Year | 1938 | 1947 |
| Peak Year Births | 24 | 407 |
| Peak Decade | 1940ss | 1940ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1912 | 1901 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Earma | Earlene |
|---|---|---|
| 1900ss | — | 51 |
| 1910ss | 64 | 613 |
| 1920ss | 132 | 2,144 |
| 1930ss | 141 | 3,264 |
| 1940ss | 159 | 3,689 |
| 1950ss | 81 | 2,615 |
| 1960ss | 24 | 1,143 |
| 1970ss | — | 362 |
| 1980ss | — | 196 |
| 1990ss | — | 83 |
| 2000ss | — | 5 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1912–1966.