Earland
One with inherited or acquired lands or property.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Earland. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Earland today is around 85 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Earland births was 1917 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Earland. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Earland is about 85 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Earlands were born before 1951.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Earland. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1917
10 babies that year
Average age
85
years old
1954 SSA rank
#3,550
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Earland: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Earland from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 26 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Earland by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Earland during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Earlands live
Origin
Meaning and history of Earland
The name Earland has its origins in Old English, tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era in Britain. It is derived from the combination of two words: 'ēar' meaning 'earth' or 'land', and 'land' meaning 'territory' or 'domain'. This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who were landowners or had a strong connection to the land they inhabited.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Earland can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation conducted in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. This ancient record includes several entries of individuals bearing the name, indicating its use among the Anglo-Saxon population at the time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Earland gained some prominence, particularly in rural areas of England. It appeared in various local records and parish registers, often associated with families involved in agriculture or land management.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Earland de Wyndesore was mentioned in chronicles as a prominent landowner and knight who participated in several military campaigns during the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
Moving into the Renaissance period, the name Earland continued to be used, though its popularity waned in favor of more common English names. However, records from the 16th century indicate an Earland Merrick, a successful merchant and trader in London, who amassed a considerable fortune through his business ventures.
In the 18th century, an Earland Whitfield gained recognition as a respected clergyman and scholar in Oxford. He was known for his extensive writings on theology and his contributions to the academic community of the time.
As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, the name Earland became less prevalent, but it was still occasionally used. One notable bearer was Earland Stokes, a pioneering engineer who played a significant role in the development of early steam engines and contributed to the advancement of industrial technology.
Throughout its history, the name Earland has maintained a strong connection to the land and its significance in various cultures. While its usage may have fluctuated over time, it remains a unique and intriguing name with deep roots in the English language and heritage.
People
Earland + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Earland as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Earland: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Earland?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Earland going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Earland a common name?
We classify Earland as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 86 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Earland most popular?
The single biggest year for Earland was 1917, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Earland is about 85 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Earland in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Earland a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Earland in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Earland still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Earland in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Earland can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Earland as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Earland, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.