Erle
Pronunciation: [ EHRL-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Erle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 230 babies have been named Erle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Erle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,235 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,235
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Germanic origin
"battle to the death, earnestness"
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Punjabi/Sikh origin
"God's victory, victory of the Lord"
#34,245 in US
Ancient Greek origin
"sun, radiant light"
#34,050 in US
Turkic origin
"field, open meadow"
#34,347 in US
Chinese/Korean (吳) origin
"from the state of Wu (ancient Chinese..."
#34,086 in US
Old English origin
"river crossing dweller"
#34,181 in US
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis