Erskine
Every Erskine since 1898 — 1,996 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Erskine
Erskine is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1898, 1,996 American babies have been named Erskine. Its peak came in 1947, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Erskine stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Erskine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #12,877 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,057 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #12,929 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,626 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,501 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,667 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,246 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,660 |
| 1980 | 19 | #2,568 |
| 1975 | 16 | #2,569 |
| 1970 | 25 | #1,761 |
| 1965 | 23 | #1,636 |
| 1960 | 14 | #2,248 |
| 1955 | 38 | #1,226 |
| 1950 | 34 | #1,239 |
| 1945 | 25 | #1,332 |
| 1940 | 34 | #1,142 |
| 1935 | 15 | #1,862 |
| 1930 | 25 | #1,472 |
| 1925 | 38 | #1,151 |
| 1920 | 15 | #2,165 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,728 |
| 1910 | 6 | #1,468 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,379 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Erskine
- Erskine Caldwell Writer · 1903–1987
- Erskine Hamilton Childers Politician · 1905–1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Erskine in 2025?
Erskine did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Erskine?
1,996 babies have been named Erskine in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Erskine most popular?
Erskine peaked in 1947, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Erskine a boy or girl name?
Erskine is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Erskine rising or falling?
Erskine has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Erskine?
Well-known people named Erskine include Erskine Caldwell (writer), Erskine Hamilton Childers (politician).