How Many People Are Named Erling?

Complete statistics for the name Erling in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Erling
Very Rare
1,378
Estimated People
1 in 239,478
1 in X Americans
2023
Peak Popularity
Male
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
1,378 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 86

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 5
Iowa 5
Illinois 11
Minnesota 251
North Dakota 135
New York 27
Tennessee 5
Texas 11
Washington 15
Wisconsin 67
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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How Many People Have the Name Erling in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,378 people in the United States currently share the name Erling. That works out to roughly 1 in every 239,478 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Erling a Common or Rare Name?

Erling is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Erling Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Erling are covered in full on the Erling name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Erling Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Erling in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Erling is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Erling Most Popular?

The name Erling reached peak popularity in 2023, with 54 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Erling Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Erling across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Erling?

Approximately 1,378 people in the United States share the name Erling, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Erling a rare name?

Erling is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 239,478 Americans has this name.

What does the name Erling mean?

The meaning and origin of Erling is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Erling more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Erling are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Erling most popular?

The name Erling reached its peak in 2023, with 54 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,378
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 239,478
GenderMale
Avg Age86
Peak Year2023
Male %100%
Female %0%

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