Erlin
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Erlin is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Erlin often also consider Cristobal, Dazire, Franchezca .
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Erlin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 11 babies have been named Erlin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Erlin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,541 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #27,541
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Erlin is also used as a boy name, ranked #4242.
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About the Name Erlin
Erlin is a girl name .
Is Erlin a boy or girl name? Erlin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #27,541 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,242. Erlin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Erlin is currently ranked #27,541 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Erlin include Erl, Ery, Erie, and Erlkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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