Earlen is an uncommon female given name of American origin, derived from the English surname Earl. It gained popularity during the mid-20th century but has since become quite rare. The name Earlen is often associated with individuals born in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, as it was more commonly used during this period. Despite its rarity today, Earlen remains a unique choice for parents seeking an unusual yet meaningful name for their daughter.
The name Earlen experienced a brief period of popularity between 1919 and 1921 with seven births in the former year and six in each of the latter two years. There was another small peak in the late 1920s and early 1930s, but overall, the name's usage remained quite low throughout these decades, with a total of only 36 births recorded between 1919 and 1935.