Boy · #6,583 in 2026

Errol

Name: Popularity of the name Errol in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Errol, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,583

Peak Rank

#354 (1941)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-45%

1896

First Year

2026

Last Year

1941

Peak Year

#354

Peak Rank

Total Count

117

Years Active

The Story of Errol

Errol first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1896, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1941, when 272 Errols were born — ranking #354 that year. As of 2026, Errol ranks #6,583 for baby boys with 12 births, falling sharply (-45%). In total, more than 9K Errols have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Errol

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

Eral
Aril
Erol
Erel
Aryl
Airelle
Erroll
Oral
Aural
Aral
Orel
Arle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Errol

What does the name Errol mean?

Errol is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1896. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Errol in 2026?

In 2026, Errol ranks #6,583 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Errol most popular?

Errol reached its peak popularity in 1941, ranking #354 that year with 272 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Errol most popular?

Errol has historically been most popular in Montana, Maine, Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Errol.

Is Errol a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Errol is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Errol?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Errol include Keenan, Tyrell, Gianni. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Errol

Errol is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1896 and has accumulated 9K births in the dataset. Errol's peak popularity came in 1941 when it ranked #354. Use the chart and map above to compare Errol'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.