How Many People Are Named Erlin?
Complete statistics for the name Erlin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Erlin is a very rare name that's virtually unknown across most of America, carrying a fresh and modern feel. Only about 333 people in the US currently have this name, meaning roughly 1 in 989,917 Americans are called Erlin. It's been rising fast, hitting a peak of 25 births in 2022 alone.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 traditionally represents stability, discipline, and hard work. It's associated with people who build strong foundations and approach life with practicality and determination.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 354 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Erlin Through the Generations
Erlin is a name that's almost entirely concentrated among younger generations, and the numbers make this crystal clear. Of the 333 people estimated to be living with this name in the US today, a striking 310 are under 30 years old. That's 88% of all living bearers, which makes Erlin one of the most generation-specific names you'll find. Only 27 people named Erlin fall in the 30-to-60 age bracket, and just 17 are over 60. The average age of someone named Erlin is only 18, reinforcing how recently it's entered the American naming landscape. It peaked in 2022 with 25 births recorded that year, part of a clear rising trend. With only 354 total births ever recorded in US history, it's safe to say this name didn't have much of a presence before the 2000s. Globally, Erlin ranks #25,670 with around 33,336 bearers worldwide, and it's most commonly found in Indonesia, suggesting cross-cultural appeal that's now reaching American shores.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Erlin's Indonesian roots
📄 About the Name Erlin
How Many People Have the Name Erlin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 333 people in the United States currently share the name Erlin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 989,917 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Erlin a Common or Rare Name?
Erlin 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Erlin in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Erlin Most Popular?
The name Erlin reached peak popularity in 2022, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Erlin?
Approximately 333 people named Erlin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 354. That works out to roughly 1 in 989,917 Americans.
Is Erlin a rare name?
Erlin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 989,917 Americans has this name.
What does the name Erlin mean?
The meaning and origin of Erlin are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Erlin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Erlin are male and 3% are female.
When was Erlin most popular?
Erlin peaked in 2022 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.