Boy · #6,263 in 2026

Erle

Name: Popularity of the name Erle in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Erle, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,263

Peak Rank

#1,291 (1917)

Total Babies

855

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1882

First Year

1981

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#1291

Peak Rank

855

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Erle

Erle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1882, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 28 Erles were born — ranking #1,291 that year. As of 2026, Erle ranks #6,263 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 855 Erles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Erle

Phonetically similar names — useful when Erle is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Airlie
Orla
Arla
Arleigh
Irela
Area
Era
Ella
Ela
Airless
Erra
Aira

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Erle

What does the name Erle mean?

Erle is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1882. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Erle in 2026?

In 2026, Erle ranks #6,263 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Erle most popular?

Erle reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #1,291 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Erle most popular?

Erle has historically been most popular in Minnesota. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Erle.

Is Erle a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Erle is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Erle?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Erle include Alphonsus, Hilmer, Rashan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Erle

Erle is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1882 and has accumulated 855 births in the dataset. Erle's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #1,291. Use the chart and map above to compare Erle's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.