Erla
girl nameErla entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #839 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#839
peak (1889)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #839 |
| 1890s | #1583 |
| 1900s | #2076 |
| 1910s | #1887 |
| 1920s | #1684 |
| 1930s | #1906 |
| 1940s | #2436 |
| 1950s | #4457 |
| 1960s | #6174 |
| 1980s | #10847 |
| 1990s | #13449 |
| 2000s | #15352 |
| 2010s | #14777 |
| 2020s | #13747 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Erla are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Erla alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Erla in 2025?
- Erla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Erla most popular?
- Erla peaked in 1889, reaching #839 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Erla with classmates?
- Erla will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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