Gender: Male
Earle Leonard Nelson, also known in the media as the Gorilla Man, the Gorilla Killer, and the Dark Strangler, was an American serial killer, rapist, and necrophile, who is considered the first known serial sex murderer of the twentieth century. Born and raised in San Francisco, California by his devoutly Pentecostal grandmother, Nelson exhibited bizarre behavior as a child, which was compounded by head injuries he sustained in a bicycling accident at age 10. After committing various minor offenses in early adulthood, he was institutionalized in Napa for a time.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 10, 2024
On the name Earle Nelson, Earle means Nobleman, Chief, Leader, Prince, Warrior. Nelson means Son of a Champion, New York Governor and American Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, South African Activist Nelson Mandela, Solemn, Son of Neil.
The name Earle Nelson is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Earle is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, United Kingdom, and 27 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Earle is recorded 393 times globally, ranking it as the 68,507th most common name worldwide.
Earle is most prevalent in United States of America, with 197 occurrences, making it the 10,265th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Earle is found among 1 in every 9183 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #10,265 | 1 : 9,183 |
| South Africa | #16,738 | 1 : 41,138 |
| United Kingdom | #11,025 | 1 : 12,459 |
| Canada | #10,443 | 1 : 13,324 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Earle from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Earle Leonard Nelson, also known in the media as the Gorilla Man, the Gorilla Killer, and the Dark Strangler, was an American serial killer, rapist, and necrophile, who is considered the first known serial sex murderer of the twentieth century. Born and raised in San Francisco, California by his devoutly Pentecostal grandmother, Nelson exhibited bizarre behavior as a child, which was compounded by head injuries he sustained in a bicycling accident at age 10. After committing various minor offenses in early adulthood, he was institutionalized in Napa for a time.
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