Meaning: Its source is eorl, an Old English name meaning "Title of nobility."

Alternative Spellings: Earlean and Irlene

Popularity: The name Earlene ranked 811th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: Earl, the male form, was originally a surname, often awarded to those in the employ of such aristocrats.