Name meaning & stats
Erland
Erland. 135 US babies since 1940, peak 1942. Notable Erlands are 1.6× over-represented as musicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1942
135 US babies were named Erland between 1940 and 2025.
Erland around the world
- Sweden: 144 babies since 1998, peak 2021, No. 525 in 2022
- Norway: 809 babies since 1945, peak 1953
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Erlands end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.2× | Low · 8 people |
| Musician | 1.6× | Low · 5 people |
| Footballer | 0.8× | Low · 4 people |
| Actor | 1.1× | Low · 3 people |
Among notable men who are musicians, Erlands show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1942)