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Early
OriginDiminutive of Earl, English, or word name
Meaning"nobleman, warrior; early"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#7817
2025 SSA
About Early
A word that's been used, very infrequently, as a name for hundreds of years. Interesting sound and meaning.
Early for boys#7817 US
Early is a word-turned-name, pleasantly suggesting the start of a bright new day. Of the new word and day names, Early is one of the best.
Early James is the stage name of singer-songwriter Fredrick James Mullis Jr.
Pronounced ER-lee.
As of October 2026, Early ranked #15155 in US births in 2013 SSA, peaked at #1379 in 1891.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #4,311
Boys #4,860
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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