Earline

Earline

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Earline is the modern feminine form of Earl, a Middle English title of nobility, which probably came from a Germanic word meaning “Intelligence,” or from “eorl” which meant “Nobleman” or “Warrior.” It was adopted as an equivalent title for the French “Comte” (Count).

History:
Earline, was formed in the 19th century as a feminine for for Earl. It has never been really common.

Pronunciation: ERL.

Alternates: Earleen, Earlena, Earlene, Earline, Erleen, Erlina, Erlinda.

Masculine: Earl.

Popularity of Earline:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 692nd most popular.
1910-1920: 482nd most popular.
1920-1930: 313th most popular.
1930-1940: 335th most popular.
1940-1950: 400th most popular.
1950-1960: 756th most popular.
1960-2000: N/A

Popularity of Earlene:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: N/A
1910-1920: 794th most popular.
1920-1930: 458th most popular.
1930-1940: 373rd most popular.
1940-1950: 399th most popular.
1950-1960: 592nd most popular.
1960-1970: 922nd most popular.
1970-2000: N/A