How Many People Are Named Erline?

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

Erline
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Erline is a rare, old-fashioned name with roots in English surnames. Only 349 people named Erline live in the US today, making up just 1 in 944,390 Americans. The majority of those named Erline are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, stable name.

~349
Living in US
1 in 944,390
Americans
1927
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English surname used as a first name
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Dignified Reserved Thoughtful
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes completion, humanitarianism, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,495
Worldwide Bearers
#102,680
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,646
🇭🇹 Haiti
1,616
🇵🇭 Philippines
545
🇧🇷 Brazil
154
🇮🇩 Indonesia
118
🇯🇲 Jamaica
103
🇨🇩 DR Congo
27
🇪🇨 Ecuador
26
🇧🇧 Barbados
24
🇬🇧 England
24

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
349 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 96
5
Would be under 30 (0%)
49
Would be 30–60 (3%)
1,586
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 1,640 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: 1927

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
81
Modern Appeal
19
International
93

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

📜 Erline Through the Generations

Erline has been a name that's seen its peak and remained steady through the decades. With only 72 births in 1927, it's clear that Erline was popular during a specific era but didn't catch on widely. Today, the name is held by 349 individuals, with the vast majority being over 60 years old. This indicates that Erline is a name that's deeply rooted in the past, cherished by older generations and rarely passed down to younger ones.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

South Carolina 85
Alabama 67
Texas 65
Louisiana 59
North Carolina 28
Georgia 27
Mississippi 23
California 6
Kentucky 6
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Erline

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Erline's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Erline

How Many People Have the Name Erline?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 349 people in the United States currently share the name Erline. That works out to roughly 1 in every 944,390 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Erline a Common or Rare Name?

Erline 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 Erline Mean?

Erline means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Erline Most Popular?

The name Erline reached peak popularity in 1927, with 72 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 Erline?

Approximately 349 people named Erline live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,640. That works out to roughly 1 in 944,390 Americans.

Is Erline a rare name?

Erline is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 944,390 Americans has this name.

What does the name Erline mean?

Erline means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Erline more male or female?

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

When was Erline most popular?

Erline peaked in 1927 with 72 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 US349
All-Time Births1,640
1 in X1 in 944,390
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age96
Peak Year1927
World Rank#102,680
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.