Over 500 Peruvian Babies Named After Norway's Erling Haaland
RENIEC said 91 children were registered as Erling Haaland and 468 Peruvians already bear the surname as the World Cup boosted namesakes.
- During the FIFA World Cup, Peruvians are increasingly naming newborns after Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. According to Peru's RENIEC, 468 people bear the surname Haaland, while 91 children have been registered with his full name.
- Registrations surged following Norway's historic run to the quarter-finals, where the team was eventually eliminated. The Norwegian striker scored seven goals, including a decisive strike against Brazil, cementing his appeal across South America.
- The Civil Registry lists 33,809 namesakes for Brazil's Neymar, 3,402 for Messi, 1,241 for Spain's Lamine Yamal, and 1,185 for Cristiano Ronaldo. Established football stars remain far more popular in Peruvian birth records.
- RENIEC spokesman Torres told Panamericana that football stars dictate naming trends for newborns in Peru. With characteristic humour, he added: "Haaland is Peruvian too."
- Despite limited footballing tradition between Norway and Peru, the FIFA World Cup leaves a clear mark on birth records. The tournament's cultural influence extends far beyond the stadium.
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Over 500 Peruvian Babies Named After Norway's Erling Haaland
The Erling Haaland craze hasn’t just taken over Norway or the countries where the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set. It has also taken over Peru. Yes, the South American country, who did not qualify for this World Cup, is nonetheless celebrating the tournament. Or at least the new parents in Peru are celebrating one The post Over 500 Peruvian Babies Named After Norway’s Erling Haaland appeared first on Remezcla.
Erling Haaland has become an increasingly used name in Peru, based on the evolution of the Norwegian striker at the World Cup. According to the civil registry, 91 children already bear the full name of the footballer, while 468 have the first name "Haaland". Article Hundreds of parents in Peru have named their children "Haaland" after the performance of the Norwegian striker at the World Cup appears first in Romania TV.
The National Register of Identification and Civil Status of Peru (RENIEC) has signalled a remarkable increase in the number of babies baptized under the name of footballer Erling Haaland, in the context where the Norwegian star enjoys an increasing popularity on the South American continent.
Why Have Hundreds Of People In Peru Named Their Baby After Norwegian World Cup Star Erling Haaland?
Erling Haaland was already a well-established star when the World Cup got underway, but he cemented his status as a top-tier talent while leading Norway to the quarterfinals. There will undoubtedly be a spike in the number of people in Norway naming their kids after him, and you may be surprised to learn there’s already […] The post Why Have Hundreds Of People In Peru Named Their Baby After Norwegian World Cup Star Erling Haaland? appeared first…
World Cup Fever in Civil Records! Hundreds of babies in Peru were baptized with names of football stars such as Haaland, Mbappé and Yamal after the 2026 World Cup.
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