Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Erle
//ˈɛɹlə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19174 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Erle's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Erle's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Erle |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 18 |
| 1914 | 18 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1917 | 28 |
| 1918 | 24 |
| 1919 | 21 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 21 |
| 1922 | 24 |
| 1923 | 20 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1925 | 24 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1927 | 20 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 18 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 15 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 17 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 15 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 24 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
Erle through the decades
- Erle peaked in 1917, when 28 babies were named Erle in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1963–1981), use of Erle has fallen 12% compared to the 10 years before that.