Erol
Every Erol since 1955 — 454 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Erol
Erol is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1955, 454 American babies have been named Erol. Its peak came in 1966, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Erol stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Erol year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,869 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,350 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,099 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,264 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,337 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,056 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,200 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,368 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,207 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,526 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,141 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9,967 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,880 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,464 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,627 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,514 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,438 |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,929 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,061 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,521 |
| 1960 | 9 | #2,936 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,638 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Erol in 2025?
Erol did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Erol?
454 babies have been named Erol in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Erol most popular?
Erol peaked in 1966, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Erol a boy or girl name?
Erol is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Erol rising or falling?
Erol is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.