Erlin
Every Erlin since 1916 — 373 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Erlin
Erlin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,089 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 373 American babies have been named Erlin. Its peak came in 2022, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Erlin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Erlin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 19 | #5,089 |
| 2024 | — | — | 25 | #4,235 |
| 2023 | — | — | 22 | #4,640 |
| 2022 | — | — | 25 | #4,212 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,248 |
| 2020 | — | — | 17 | #5,320 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,531 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #5,856 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,356 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,093 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,082 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #9,964 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,043 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,200 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #9,953 |
| 2010 | — | — | 14 | #6,141 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #7,879 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #6,878 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,246 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,593 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,773 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,139 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,215 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,090 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,697 | 6 | #9,471 |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,288 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #6,867 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Erlin in 2025?
Erlin ranked #5,089 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Erlin?
373 babies have been named Erlin in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Erlin most popular?
Erlin peaked in 2022, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Erlin a boy or girl name?
Erlin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Erlin rising or falling?
Erlin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.