How Many People Are Named Erleen?

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

Erleen
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Erleen is a very rare female name, with only 100 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 3,291,762 Americans. The vast majority of those named Erleen are over 60, indicating its status as a classic, old-school name.

~100
Living in US
1 in 3,291,762
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Erin
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Resilient Whimsical
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

794
Worldwide Bearers
#290,602
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
390
🇵🇭 Philippines
293
🇿🇦 South Africa
26
🇧🇿 Belize
12
🇬🇧 England
12
🇬🇾 Guyana
6
🇲🇾 Malaysia
6
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
5
🇹🇼 Taiwan
5
🇵🇦 Panama
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
100 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 86
17
Would be under 30 (6%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
273
Would be over 60 (94%)

All 290 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: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
76
Modern Appeal
24
International
81

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

📜 Erleen Through the Generations

Erleen has been a name that's seen its peak in the early 20th century, specifically in 1924 when there were 13 births. Over the decades, it has maintained a stable presence, though it's now predominantly associated with older generations. With 17 individuals under 30 and 273 over 60, the name's current demographic reflects its historical roots and enduring legacy among the elderly.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6

✨ Similar Names to Erleen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Erleen's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Erleen

How Many People Have the Name Erleen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 100 people in the United States currently share the name Erleen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,291,762 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Erleen a Common or Rare Name?

Erleen 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 Erleen Mean?

Erleen means "creative variant of Erin" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Erleen Most Popular?

The name Erleen reached peak popularity in 1924, with 13 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 Erleen?

Approximately 100 people named Erleen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 290. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,291,762 Americans.

Is Erleen a rare name?

Erleen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,291,762 Americans has this name.

What does the name Erleen mean?

Erleen means "creative variant of Erin" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Erleen more male or female?

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

When was Erleen most popular?

Erleen peaked in 1924 with 13 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 US100
All-Time Births290
1 in X1 in 3,291,762
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age86
Peak Year1924
World Rank#290,602
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.