Boy nameCurrently #2,915 in the USRising
Erling
//ˈɜrlɪŋ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20236 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Erling'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.
Erling's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Erling |
|---|---|
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 23 |
| 1913 | 45 |
| 1914 | 30 |
| 1915 | 48 |
| 1916 | 42 |
| 1917 | 44 |
| 1918 | 41 |
| 1919 | 45 |
| 1920 | 49 |
| 1921 | 37 |
| 1922 | 25 |
| 1923 | 42 |
| 1924 | 44 |
| 1925 | 39 |
| 1926 | 20 |
| 1927 | 37 |
| 1928 | 36 |
| 1929 | 36 |
| 1930 | 32 |
| 1931 | 26 |
| 1932 | 26 |
| 1933 | 26 |
| 1934 | 26 |
| 1935 | 25 |
| 1936 | 15 |
| 1937 | 18 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 19 |
| 1940 | 17 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 20 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 20 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 43 |
Erling through the decades
- Erling peaked in 2023, when 54 babies were named Erling in the US.
- The 1920s were Erling's strongest decade, averaging 37 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1965–2024), use of Erling has risen 104% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Erling currently ranks #2,915 in the US and is on the rise.