Erling Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scandinavian
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Erling means 'honorable offspring'
Meaning of the Name Erling
Erling is a Scandinavian name that originated from Old Norse. It is derived from the elements 'er', meaning 'honorable', and 'ling', meaning 'descendant' or 'offspring'. Therefore, Erling means 'honorable offspring'. It is a traditional name in Norway and Denmark, and it is often associated with strength, courage, and noble ancestry.
Popularity of the Name Erling
The popularity for the name Erling peaked in popularity in the year 1920 with 49 births, which ranked number 2,046 out of 9,634 unique names for that year. Erling had the most male births in 1920 with 49, which ranked number 985 out of 4,989 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Erling
Popularity of Erling by State
For males, Erling was most popular in Northeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Erling. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Erling
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