Holding steady.
Popularity of Erland since 1901
Babies named Erland per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Erland's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 88 |
| 1920s | 134 |
| 1930s | 115 |
| 1940s | 95 |
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Erland is a rare masculine name of Scandinavian origin, from the Old Norse Jarl meaning 'earl' or 'nobleman.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1901, with a peak in 1901 that saw only a handful of births per year. The name has remained uncommon, with a stable trajectory and no recent rank. Since 1901, fewer than 100 boys have been recorded with this name in the United States. It has no strong association with any particular state, reflecting its scattered usage. While not currently in use among the top one thousand names, Erland offers a distinctive choice for parents interested in Nordic heritage.
Erland derives from the Old Norse name Jarl, which originally denoted a ruler or nobleman ranking below a king. It was brought to England by Scandinavian settlers and later became a personal name, though it remained more common in Scandinavia than in English-speaking countries. The name was revived in the 19th century and has seen occasional use in the United States, particularly in the early 1900s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Erl, Lanny
Sibling names for Erland
Names that share Erland's style, for a brother or sister.
