Quick answers about Erling
How many people are named Erling?
An estimated 338 living Americans are named Erling.
How rare is Erling?
Erling is very rare among babies today, with 24 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 55.6% from its 2023 peak.
How old is the typical Erling?
The median age of a living American named Erling is approximately 10 years, with most bearers falling between 3 and 73 years old.
Is Erling still popular?
Yes — Erling is currently rising in popularity, with 24 births in 2025.
Where is Erling most common?
Erling has its strongest geographic signal in North Dakota, where it appears 29.7× more often than the national baseline.
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Where it lives now
Erling is most concentrated in Minnesota — about 13.8× the national rate in the 1920s.
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