Erskin
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,868 in 1914
0 babies were named Erskin in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryErskin first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1914, when it reached #1,868.
About the name Erskin
Erskin is a boy name of English and Scottish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-kin”. US birth records list Erskin for boys from 1912 to 1984, in 58 of those 73 years. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #1,868 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1984, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 | 96,735 boys |
| 1920s | 8.6 | 116,959 boys |
| 1930s | 4.8 | 209,205 boys |
| 1940s | 4.3 | 234,742 boys |
| 1950s | 3.9 | 259,740 boys |
| 1960s | 3.5 | 282,486 boys |
| 1970s | 1.9 | 534,759 boys |
| 1980s | 2.3 | 427,350 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Erskin
What is the origin of the name Erskin?
Erskin has English, Scottish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Erskin a boy or girl name?
Erskin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Erskin?
Erskin is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1984. It peaked at #1,868 in 1914.