Errol Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Errol means 'powerful ruler' and has English origins.
Meaning of the Name Errol
Errol is a variant of the name Harold, which is derived from the Old English name Hereweald. It is composed of the elements 'here', meaning 'army', and 'weald', meaning 'power, ruler'. The name has English origins and is often used as a surname as well. Errol is a strong and timeless name that carries a sense of leadership and authority.
Popularity of the Name Errol
The popularity for the name Errol peaked in popularity in the year 1941 with 272 births, which ranked number 771 out of 8,084 unique names for that year. Errol had the most male births in 1941 with 272, which ranked number 354 out of 4,002 male names. The number of births for the name Errol has declined sharply over the last ten years from 31 births to 7 births, a decline of -77.42%. Among males, Errol has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 31 births to 7 births, a decline of -77.42%.
Nationwide Popularity of Errol
- 20 Year Trend of Errol: -80.56%
- 10 Year Trend of Errol: -77.42%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Errol: -77.42%
Popularity of Errol by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Errol. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Errol in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Errol is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Errol
- Total Births of Errol: 6 (-13.83%)
- Male Births of Errol: 6 (-13.83%)
Given the downward trend of Errol over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -13.83% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. Male births for Errol have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 6 male births in 2024, a decrease of -13.83%.