Declining since 2022.
Popularity of Erla since 1889
Babies named Erla per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Erla's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 20 |
| 1910s | 157 |
| 1920s | 264 |
| 1930s | 197 |
| 1940s | 155 |
| 1950s | 65 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Erla is a rare name of Scandinavian origin, first recorded in the United States in 1889, when it appeared without a rank in the Social Security data. It has never charted in the top 1000, and its peak year of usage remains 1889, the year it first appeared. The name has been in a falling trajectory since 2022, consistent with its overall obscurity. Because it has no recorded one-in-N rate and no top states, Erla is an exceedingly uncommon choice, likely familiar only within Nordic families or those seeking a distinctly old-fashioned and historic name.
Erla is a female name of Scandinavian origin, likely derived from the Old Norse word 'jarl' meaning 'earl' or a nobleman. It may also be a feminine form of Erle, which has similar roots. The name has been used in Nordic countries but is rare; in the United States, it saw very occasional use, particularly in the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Erle
Sibling names for Erla
Names that share Erla's style, for a brother or sister.
