How Many People Are Named Erlan?

Complete statistics for the name Erlan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Erlan
Very Rare
Kazakh

Erlan is a very rare male name, with only 10 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 33,287,605 Americans. All of those named Erlan are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.

~10
Living in US
1 in 33,287,605
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Kazakh origin, meaning 'sun'
🌐
Origin
Kazakh
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Energetic Adventurous
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

99,561
Worldwide Bearers
#10,229
Global Rank
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
69,342
🇮🇩 Indonesia
7,830
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
6,839
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
5,143
🇷🇺 Russia
3,330
🇧🇷 Brazil
3,260
🇧🇴 Bolivia
1,898
🇵🇭 Philippines
817
🇭🇳 Honduras
273
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
150

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
10 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
10
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 10 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
8
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Erlan Through the Generations

Erlan has seen steady usage since its peak in 2008 when there were 5 births. Today, it's still quite uncommon, with only 10 individuals named Erlan living in the United States. The average age of people named Erlan is 10, indicating that most were born around 2013, aligning closely with the name's recent popularity surge. This makes Erlan a name that's firmly rooted in the current generation, with no one named Erlan reaching middle age yet.

✨ Similar Names to Erlan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Erlan's Kazakh roots

📄 About the Name Erlan

How Many People Have the Name Erlan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10 people in the United States currently share the name Erlan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 33,287,605 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Erlan a Common or Rare Name?

Erlan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Erlan Mean?

Erlan means "Kazakh origin, meaning 'sun'" and comes from Kazakh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Erlan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Erlan Most Popular?

The name Erlan reached peak popularity in 2008, with 5 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Erlan?

Approximately 10 people named Erlan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10. That works out to roughly 1 in 33,287,605 Americans.

Is Erlan a rare name?

Erlan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 33,287,605 Americans has this name.

What does the name Erlan mean?

Erlan means "Kazakh origin, meaning 'sun'" and comes from Kazakh origins.

Is Erlan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Erlan are male and 0% are female.

When was Erlan most popular?

Erlan peaked in 2008 with 5 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US10
All-Time Births10
1 in X1 in 33,287,605
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2008
World Rank#10,229
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.