Boy · #2,411 in 2026

Erling

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

Current Rank

#2,411

Peak Rank

#667 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1908

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#667

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Erling

Erling first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1908, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 58 Erlings were born — ranking #2,411 that year. As of 2026, Erling ranks #2,411 for baby boys with 58 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Erlings have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Erling

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

Rlin
Rlan
Ring
Reeling
Curling
Railing
Hurling
Earthling
Ringe
Rawling
Reiling
Riling

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Erling

What does the name Erling mean?

Erling is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1908. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Erling in 2026?

In 2026, Erling ranks #2,411 among boys' names in the U.S., with 58 babies given the name that year.

When was Erling most popular?

Erling reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #667 that year with 58 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Erling a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Erling?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Erling include Adelbert, Thurston, Verl. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Erling

Erling is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1908 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Erling's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #667. Use the chart and map above to compare Erling'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.