Erlene vs Erline
Side-by-side comparison of Erlene and Erline — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Erlene | Erline |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 2,332 | 1,640 |
| Peak Year | 1930 | 1927 |
| Peak Year Births | 74 | 72 |
| Peak Decade | 1930ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1903 | 1897 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Erlene | Erline |
|---|---|---|
| 1890ss | — | 14 |
| 1900ss | 27 | 66 |
| 1910ss | 287 | 334 |
| 1920ss | 557 | 556 |
| 1930ss | 578 | 301 |
| 1940ss | 420 | 161 |
| 1950ss | 282 | 133 |
| 1960ss | 110 | 26 |
| 1970ss | 28 | 33 |
| 1980ss | 43 | 6 |
| 1990ss | — | 5 |
| 2000ss | — | 5 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1903–1988.