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Erling
OriginNorwegian
Meaning"descendant of the chief"
US Rank#4291
2025 SSA
About Erling
This old-school Nordic name derives from the Old Norse word jarl, meaning "leader, chief". While it has been out of the Norwegian Top 100 since the 1960s, a recent ⁰notable bearer is footballer Erling Haaland who has helped introduce it to a much wider audience after he played in the 2026 World Cup.
Pronounced ER-ling.
As of October 2026, Erling ranked #4291 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #672 in 1913.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | #4,338 | 24 | 13.7 |
| 2023 | #2,487 | 54 | 31.6 |
| 2024 | #2,915 | 43 | 25 |
| 2025 | #4,291 | 24 | 14.1 |
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- Finn Erling Kydland
Norwegian economist; winner of the Nobel Prize
- Erling Jevne
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- Erling Sande
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- Erling Wikborg
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- Erling Eidem
Swedish theologian
- Erling Walther Sørensen
Danish footballer
- Erling Norvik
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- Erling Martin Jonny Nilsson
retired competitive Swedish speed skater
- Erling Haaland
Norwegian footballer who plays for Manchester City
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