Timely or born at the beginning of the day
Derived from the English word, it originally served as a descriptive surname for someone who was punctual or arrived ahead of time. In some cases, it may also be a variant of the Germanic name Erle, meaning nobleman or leader. It gained modest use as a given name in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Less common today
Early isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,173 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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