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Erling
BoyMeaning of Erling: Norse: 'descendant of the jarl'
Erling is a boy's name most strongly associated with Norwegian naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 4141st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 5119th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#4141
24 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5119
3 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
1,402
First recorded 1908 · peak 2023
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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