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Erling Haaland inspires surge in baby names in Peru after World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 6:22 AM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Erling Haaland inspires surge in baby names in Peru after World Cup

Summary

Following Erling Haaland's impressive performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Peru has seen a spike in newborns named after the Norwegian soccer star. Over 500 babies are given the name ‘Erling Haaland’, with 468 using only his last name. This phenomenon highlights Haaland's growing international popularity since Norway's quarterfinal exit after a 2-1 defeat to England. Despite the distance of over 6,500 miles from Norway, Haaland's charisma and achievements resonated strongly with fans in Peru.

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By the Numbers

•Erling Haaland scored seven goals at the 2026 World Cup.
•Norway was eliminated in the quarterfinals by England.
•Peru now has the most babies named after Haaland worldwide.
•468 babies are named Haaland, while 91 are named Erling Haaland.

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6:22 AMYahoo Sports — Erling Haaland has unexpected impact on newborn babies in Peru after World Cup fame

What they're saying

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Norway had an amazing run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it’s because of Erling Haaland. The Manchester City superstar bagged seven goals in his first-ever FIFA World Cup and carried the nation on his back.
— Yahoo Sports

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