Erblin
A masculine Albanian name derived from the Turkish "Erbal" meaning "hero".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Erblin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Erblin today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Erblin births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Erblin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Erblin with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Erblin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#13,134
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Erblin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Erblin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Erblin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Erblin
The name Erblin has its origins in the Albanian language, which is part of the Indo-European family of languages. It is believed to have emerged around the 15th century in the region that is now modern-day Albania and Kosovo.
Erblin is derived from the Albanian word "erë," which means "wind" or "breeze." This suggests that the name may have been given to children with the hope that they would grow up to be strong and resilient, like the wind. Alternatively, it could also be a reference to the idea of freedom and movement, as the wind is often associated with these concepts.
There are no known historical references to the name Erblin in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in Albanian genealogical records dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Erblin. One of the earliest was Erblin Bylykbashi (1505-1572), an Albanian military commander who fought against the Ottoman Empire. Another notable figure was Erblin Hoxha (1658-1732), an Albanian scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy.
In more recent times, Erblin Nushi (1915-1998) was an Albanian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Albania from 1981 to 1982. Erblin Gjata (1925-2005) was a prominent Albanian artist and painter, known for his vibrant and expressive works that captured the spirit of Albanian culture.
Erblin Haxhiu (1946-2018) was a respected Albanian journalist and author, who wrote extensively on political and social issues in Albania and the Balkans region. His works shed light on the challenges faced by the Albanian people during the turbulent times of the 20th century.
While these are just a few examples, the name Erblin has been carried by many individuals throughout Albanian history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of culture and society in their own unique way.
People
Erblin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Erblin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Erblin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Erblin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Erblin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Erblin a common name?
We classify Erblin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Erblin most popular?
The single biggest year for Erblin was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Erblin is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Erblin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Erblin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Erblin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Erblin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Erblin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Erblin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Erblin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.