How Many People Are Named Erskin?
Complete statistics for the name Erskin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Erskin is a rare, old-world name that's been around since the early 20th century, with only 193 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 1,708,803 Americans. The majority of those named Erskin are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school moniker.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 traditionally represents stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 82All 464 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1922Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Erskin Through the Generations
Erskin has seen its peak popularity in 1922 when 15 babies were given this name. Since then, it's remained stable, with a total of 464 births recorded throughout history. Today, there are 193 people named Erskin in the U.S., with 84% being over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This name, predominantly male, has a world ranking of 402,268, with most of its bearers outside the U.S. residing within it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Erskin's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Erskin
How Many People Have the Name Erskin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 487 people in the United States currently share the name Erskin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 680,594 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Erskin a Common or Rare Name?
Erskin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Erskin Mean?
Erskin means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Erskin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Erskin Most Popular?
The name Erskin reached peak popularity in 1922, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Erskin?
Approximately 487 people named Erskin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 487. That works out to roughly 1 in 680,594 Americans.
Is Erskin a rare name?
Erskin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 680,594 Americans has this name.
What does the name Erskin mean?
Erskin means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Erskin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Erskin are male and 0% are female.
When was Erskin most popular?
Erskin peaked in 1922 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.