Total births
55
Boys' name · since 1921
Earlis
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 55 babies named Earlis, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 55
- total births
- 1921–1955
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
55 boys have been named Earlis since 1921, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Earlis has been recorded 55 times among boys since 1921, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1955.
- 55 total births
- 1921–1955 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
55 boys have been named Earlis since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1955.
- 55
- total births
- 1921–1955
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Earlis was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
6 babies were named Earlis in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Earlis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Earlis's full recorded timeline at 1938, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1922, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1921 peak of 6 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Earlis at a glance
Last recorded 1955Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Earlis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1955
- Peak year (1921)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Earlis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Earlis's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Earlis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
21 births
- 1930s
1930s
12 births
- 1940s
1940s
12 births
- 1950s
1950s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 21 births (38% of all-time use).
Earlis by state
Where Earlis concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 5 | 9.1% |
Louisiana share of Earlis's total US births 9.1%
5 of 55 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Earlis? ▼
55 babies have been named Earlis since 1921. It was last recorded in 1955. The peak year was 1921 with 6 births.
When was Earlis most popular? ▼
Earlis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Earlis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Earlis are Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Earlis been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Earlis since 1921 -- 35 years through the most recent 1955 data.
What names are similar to Earlis? ▼
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 Earlis's data
- Earlis's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (21 total births) through the 1950s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Louisiana records the most Earliss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Earlis
Nearby Names Like Earlis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Earlis
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 Earlis side by side: Earlis vs Earl Earlis vs Earnest Earlis 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, 1921–1955 (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. "Earlis: Baby Name Since 1921 - 55 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/earlis. 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 Earlis 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.