Total births
581
Boys' name · since 1885
Earley
Since 1885, U.S. Social Security records show 581 babies named Earley, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 581
- total births
- 1885–1971
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Earley is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 581 have been recorded since 1885.
Social Security Administration records show Earley recorded 581 times among boys since 1885, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 1971.
- 581 total births
- 1885–1971 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
581 boys have been named Earley since 1885, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1971.
- 581
- total births
- 1885–1971
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Earley was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
21 babies were named Earley in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Earley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Earley's SSA record in two at 1933 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1892, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Earley at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1885
Earley popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–1971
- Peak year (1921)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 87 years of records
Earley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Earley's strongest decade.
139 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Earley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 14
1880s
14 births
- 1890s 38
1890s
38 births
- 1900s 18
1900s
18 births
- 1910s
1910s
85 births
- 1920s
1920s
139 births
- 1930s
1930s
98 births
- 1940s
1940s
85 births
- 1950s
1950s
73 births
- 1960s 25
1960s
25 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 139 births (24% of all-time use).
How Earley compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Earley's total volume
Earley vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Earley by state
Where Earley concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 8 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 7 | 1.2% |
North Carolina share of Earley's total US births 1.4%
Even split
8 of 581 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Earley? ▼
581 babies have been named Earley since 1885. It was last recorded in 1971. The peak year was 1921 with 21 births.
When was Earley most popular? ▼
Earley was most popular in the 1920s decade with 139 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Earley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Earley are North Carolina (8 births), Alabama (7 births).
How long has the name Earley been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Earley since 1885 -- 87 years through the most recent 1971 data.
What names are similar to Earley? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Earl, Earnest, Earle, Early, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Earley's data
- Earley's decade-level peak was the 1920s (139 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Earleys (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Earley
Nearby Names Like Earley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Earley
Earl Boy
#2156 289,174 births
Earnest Boy
#5443 58,389 births
Earle Boy
11,505 births
Early Boy
3,989 births
Earlie Boy
2,263 births
Compare Earley side by side: Earley vs Earl Earley vs Earnest Earley vs Earle
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1885–1971 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Earley: Baby Name Since 1885 - 581 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/earley. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Earley draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.