Earl is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #571 in 1996 with 319 recorded births. This places Earl in the top 5% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 319 births ranking #571. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 5,938 boys born was named Earl. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.