Holding steady.
Popularity of Erskin since 1912
Babies named Erskin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Erskin's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 61 |
| 1920s | 94 |
| 1930s | 50 |
| 1940s | 64 |
| 1950s | 76 |
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Erskin is a rare Scottish given name that saw its greatest use in the early 20th century, with a peak in 1914. It never entered the top 1000 nationally but maintained a steady, if low, presence into the 1920s before falling out of common use. The name's trajectory has been stable at very low numbers since the 1940s, and it did not record any births in the most recent year with data (2025). As a surname-derived first name, Erskin carries a distinct Scottish heritage, often associated with the Clan Erskine. Its meaning, interpreted as 'green hill,' evokes a natural, rugged quality.
Erskin is a variant of Erskine, a habitational surname from the lands of Erskine in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The place name likely derives from Gaelic elements "ir" (green, fresh) and "sgian" (knife, sharp point), referring to a prominent hill. As a given name, it was used primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often honoring the Clan Erskine.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Erk, Skinny
Variants: Erskine
Sibling names for Erskin
Names that share Erskin's style, for a brother or sister.
