660births recorded
5Countries
2Variants
2021Peak · Sweden
#559Sweden 2025
Erland is a boy name family recorded 660 times in 5 countries since 1901. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#559 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Sweden in 2021, at 17.3 births per 100,000. Elsewhere it is mostly given as Erlend (Scotland).
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Erland
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erland | Swedish | 478 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1901 | – |
| Erland | Swedish | 157 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #559 | 2021 | ▲ 19 % |
| Erland | Swedish | 10 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 2001 | – |
| Erland | Swedish | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1956 | – |
| Erlend | English | 5 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1977 | – |
| Erlend | English | 5 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 1985 | – |
Questions about Erland
How popular is the name Erland?
In 2025 it ranked #559 in Sweden. Official registers record 660 births across 5 countries.
What is Erland in other languages?
Erlend (English).
When was Erland most popular?
It peaked in Sweden in 2021, at 17.3 births per 100,000.
Is Erland a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Erland is a boy name.