Early
Boy nameEarly has been given to 4,362 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1921.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,362
Peak year
1921 (99 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -23%
Gender split
9% girls / 91% boys
Rank through the decades
Early's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #419 |
| 1925 | #748 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Early — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Early.
FAQ
How popular is the name Early?
Early has been given to 4,362 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Early peak?
Early peaked in 1921, when 99 babies were given the name.
Is Early a girl or boy name?
Early is primarily a boy name (91% of babies named Early are boys).
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