Erle
Pronunciation: [ EHRL-uh ]
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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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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,235
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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