The name Searle is of English origin, derived from an Old English word 'Særige' meaning 'sea strong'. It was a popular name during the Middle Ages and is often found in historic records throughout England.
The name Searle was not particularly popular during these years, with a total of only 29 babies given this name between 1916 and 1929. There were peaks in popularity in 1919 and 1925, with six and eight births respectively, while the other years recorded five births each.