Unisex · #8,110 in 2026

Earnie

Current Rank
#8,110
Peak Rank
#1,231 (1948)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,264 (326 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,231 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1902
First Year
1997
Last Year
1948
Peak Year
#1231
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
78
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1903
First Year
1950
Last Year
1923
Peak Year
#2264
Peak Rank
326
Total Count
39
Years Active

The Story of Earnie

As a girl name

Earnie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1903, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 16 Earnies were born — ranking #2,264 that year. As of 2026, Earnie ranks #3,962 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 326 Earnies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Earnie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1902, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1948, when 34 Earnies were born — ranking #1,231 that year. As of 2026, Earnie ranks #8,110 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Earnies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Earnie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Earnie is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Earnie

What does the name Earnie mean?
Earnie is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1902. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Earnie in 2026?
In 2026, Earnie ranks #8,110 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Earnie most popular?
Earnie reached its peak popularity in 1948, ranking #1,231 that year with 34 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Earnie most popular?
Earnie has historically been most popular in Kentucky, West Virginia, Missouri. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Earnie.
Is Earnie a unisex name?
Yes — Earnie is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 22% of Earnies assigned female and 78% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Earnie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Earnie include Holly, Bayard, Elgie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Earnie

Earnie is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1902 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Earnie's peak popularity came in 1948 when it ranked #1,231. Use the chart and map above to compare Earnie's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.