Early Name Popularity and Statistics
Early is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Early?
Early is spelled E-A-R-L-Y. The name has 5 letters.
Early Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,679
Recorded Births10
- Boys usage rose 89 places to #7,679 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2022.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Early Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1985 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 10 | #7,679 |
| 2022 | Boys | 10 | #7,768 |
| 2021 | Boys | 5 | #12,146 |
| 2019 | Boys | 7 | #9,756 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2015 | Boys | 13 | #6,324 |
| 2013 | Girls | 6 | #14,582 |
| 2009 | Boys | 8 | #8,985 |
| 2008 | Boys | 5 | #12,553 |
| 2007 | Boys | 6 | #10,921 |
| 2004 | Boys | 5 | #11,356 |
| 2003 | Boys | 5 | #10,894 |
| 2002 | Boys | 5 | #10,667 |
| 2000 | Boys | 11 | #5,920 |
| 1996 | Boys | 5 | #9,015 |
| 1995 | Boys | 7 | #6,992 |
| 1992 | Boys | 8 | #6,128 |
| 1991 | Boys | 11 | #4,760 |
| 1990 | Boys | 13 | #4,167 |
| 1989 | Boys | 8 | #5,615 |
| 1988 | Boys | 8 | #5,200 |
| 1987 | Boys | 8 | #4,968 |
| 1986 | Boys | 9 | #4,457 |
| 1985 | Boys | 13 | #3,401 |
When Was Early Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1927 · Boys
88 recorded births
National rank #690
1919 · Boys
87 recorded births
National rank #663
1921 · Boys
85 recorded births
National rank #707
1917 · Boys
83 recorded births
National rank #656
Where Early Ranked Highest in 1970
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| GA | #565 | 5 |