Erling
1 country#4249 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Erling’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,402 births recorded 1908–2025 · currently #4249 · peaked in 2023 with 54 births
Most common in: Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, New York, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Erling’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | #2302 | — |
| 1956 | #3535 | ↓1233 |
| 1957 | #3257 | ↑278 |
| 1958 | #2177 | ↑1080 |
| 1960 | #2685 | ↓508 |
| 1961 | #3652 | ↓967 |
| 1962 | #3305 | ↑347 |
| 1963 | #3044 | ↑261 |
| 1964 | #4039 | ↓995 |
| 1965 | #3244 | ↑795 |
| 1966 | #3537 | ↓293 |
| 1967 | #3231 | ↑306 |
| 1972 | #4986 | ↓1755 |
| 2016 | #12185 | ↓7199 |
| 2020 | #12022 | ↑163 |
| 2021 | #5338 | ↑6684 |
| 2022 | #4303 | ↑1035 |
| 2023 | #2480 | ↑1823 |
| 2024 | #2915 | ↓435 |
| 2025 | #4249 | ↓1334 |
Frequently asked questions about Erling
Is Erling a popular name?
Yes — Erling currently ranks #4249 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Erling more common for boys or girls?
Erling is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Erling most popular?
Erling peaked in 2023 in United States, with 54 recorded births that year.
Is Erling rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Erling’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1373 in 1908 to #4249 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Erling?
At least 1,402 babies have been recorded with the name Erling across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Erling?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Erling include Enrico, Ezana, Fabrizio.
Similar names right now
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