Masculine dossier · first seen 1896
Errol
Endangered
Down 93.8% from peak
Peak era
1941
Peak births
272
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Silent Generation
Quick answers about Errol
How many people are named Errol?
An estimated 5,569 living Americans are named Errol.
How rare is Errol?
Errol is very rare among babies today, with 17 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 93.8% from its 1941 peak.
How old is the typical Errol?
The median age of a living American named Errol is approximately 53 years, with most bearers falling between 37 and 66 years old.
Is Errol still popular?
No. Errol is endangered as a baby name, down 93.8% from its 1941 peak with 17 births in 2025.
Where is Errol most common?
Errol has its strongest geographic signal in Louisiana, where it appears 8.0× more often than the national baseline.
1896Peak 19412025
Peak year
1941
Decline from peak
93.8%
2025
17
All-time
8,631