Earsie
A diminutive of the feminine name Eardis, possibly meaning "to listen".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Earsie. It is a predominantly female name (97.0% of registrations). The average person named Earsie today is around 91 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Earsie births was 1926 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Earsie. 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 Earsie is about 91 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Earsies were born before 1945.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Earsie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1926
12 babies that year
Average age
91
years old
1921 SSA rank
#4,522
Tracked since 1902
Gender
Gender distribution for Earsie
Earsie leans heavily female at 97.0% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Earsie as a male name
- Ranked #4,522 in 1921
- 5 male births in 1921
- Peak: 1921 (5 births)
Earsie as a female name
- Ranked #4,578 in 1946
- 6 female births in 1946
- Peak: 1926 (12 births)
Popularity
Earsie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Earsie from the 1900s through to the 1940s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 66 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
Earsie 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 Earsie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Earsies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Earsie
The name Earsie is an English given name with origins that can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period. It is derived from the Old English word "ears," which means "ear," and the diminutive suffix "-ie," indicating a small or dear one. This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname or term of endearment for a child with distinctive ears.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Earsie can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England's landholders and their holdings completed in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. In this historical record, there is an entry for an individual named Earsie, who was a landowner in the county of Wiltshire.
During the Middle Ages, the name Earsie appeared occasionally in various parish records and court documents across England. Notably, an Earsie Woodcock was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the late 13th century as a taxpayer in the region.
In the 16th century, there is a record of an Earsie Browne, who was a renowned English archer and member of King Henry VIII's royal bodyguard. Browne was known for his exceptional skill with the longbow and participated in several military campaigns during Henry's reign.
Another notable figure with the name Earsie was Earsie Wilkinson, a 17th-century English playwright and actor. Wilkinson was a member of the King's Men, one of the most prominent theatrical companies in London during the Jacobean era. Some of his plays, such as "The Merry Wives of Eastcheap," were performed at the famous Globe Theatre.
In the 18th century, Earsie Thornhill was a well-known English botanist and horticulturist. Thornhill published several influential works on plant cultivation and was responsible for introducing numerous exotic plant species to England from his extensive travels abroad.
While the name Earsie has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has persisted as a unique and distinctive given name, primarily in English-speaking countries. Its etymology and historical references reflect the rich linguistic heritage of the English language and provide insights into the cultural contexts in which the name originated and evolved over time.
People
Earsie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Earsie 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
Earsie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Earsie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Earsie 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 Earsie a common name?
We classify Earsie 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, 168 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Earsie most popular?
The single biggest year for Earsie was 1926, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Earsie is about 91 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 Earsie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Earsie a female name?
Yes, 97.0% of people registered as Earsie in the SSA data are female. 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 Earsie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Earsie 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 Earsie 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 the name Earsie?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Earsie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.