The nameErlend
Erlend is a Norwegian boy's name. It was given in Norway mostly in the late 1990s.
- Boy's name
- Norwegian
Meaning
Erlend comes from the Old Norse Erlendr, "foreigner, one from elsewhere".
Origin
Norwegian.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the late 1990s. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the name Erlend
Erlend in Norway
Erlend was most popular in Norway in the 1990s, with 2,143 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Erlend. Its rise began around 1964, and it peaked in 1997. Half of all babies named Erlend in Norway were born before 1992. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 13 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Erlend in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Erlend mean?
Erlend comes from the Old Norse Erlendr, "foreigner, one from elsewhere".
What is the origin of the name Erlend?
Norwegian.
Is Erlend a girl's or a boy's name?
Erlend is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Erlend?
Variants and related names of Erlend include Erland.