Erland
Pronunciation: [ ERL-uhnd ]
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Erland first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 40 babies have been named Erland in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Erland is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,967 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,967
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Erland
Erland is a boy name .
Erland is currently ranked #14,967 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Erland include Erl, Erla, Erlay, Erlaie, Ery, Erie, and Erlkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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