Earlene

Earlene is a girl's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “nobleman.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Earlene at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Irish & Celtic · English & American
Meaning
“nobleman”

About the name Earlene

Earlene belongs to the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “nobleman” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Earlene first appears in Social Security records in 1901. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #315 in 1938, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 14,165 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Earlene in US records

First recorded (US)
1901
Best US rank
#315 in 1938
Peak year
1947
Total since 1880
14,165

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Earlene mean?

Earlene means “nobleman” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Earlene a boy or girl name?

Earlene is a girl name.

What origin is the name Earlene?

Earlene comes from the Irish & Celtic and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Earlene?

Earlene first appears in US records in 1901. Its best-ever ranking was #315 in 1938, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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