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Early

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Meaning of Early: English: 'of the early time'

Early is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 7335th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#7335

10 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

4,362

First recorded 1880 · peak 1921

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 14 babies1982: 12 babies1983: 7 babies1984: 5 babies1985: 13 babies1986: 9 babies1987: 8 babies1988: 8 babies1989: 8 babies1990: 13 babies19901991: 11 babies1992: 8 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 0 babies1995: 7 babies1996: 5 babies1997: 0 babies1998: 0 babies1999: 0 babies2000: 11 babies20002001: 0 babies2002: 5 babies2003: 5 babies2004: 5 babies2005: 0 babies2006: 0 babies2007: 6 babies2008: 5 babies2009: 8 babies2010: 0 babies20102011: 0 babies2012: 0 babies2013: 6 babies2014: 0 babies2015: 13 babies2016: 6 babies2017: 0 babies2018: 0 babies2019: 7 babies2020: 0 babies20202021: 5 babies2022: 10 babies2023: 0 babies2024: 0 babies2025: 10 babies
US babies named Early per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 14.

Gender split

91% boys · 9% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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