How Many People Are Named Erskine?
Complete statistics for the name Erskine: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Erskine, a very rare male name, has only 959 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 343,995 Americans. That's pretty unique! With most folks over 60, it definitely feels like an old-school classic.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 77All 1,996 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: 1947Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Erskine Through the Generations
Erskine has been around for quite some time, but it never really caught on widely. Born in 1947, the peak year saw 48 babies given this name, which is now considered a very rare find. Today, there are 959 people named Erskine in the US, with a majority being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, cherished by those who grew up with it and passed down through generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Erskine's Scottish roots
📄 About the Name Erskine
How Many People Have the Name Erskine?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,147 people in the United States currently share the name Erskine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 64,397 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Erskine a Common or Rare Name?
Erskine is classified as 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Erskine in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Erskine Most Popular?
The name Erskine reached peak popularity in 1947, with 48 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 Erskine?
Approximately 5,147 people named Erskine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,147. That works out to roughly 1 in 64,397 Americans.
Is Erskine a rare name?
Erskine is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 64,397 Americans has this name.
What does the name Erskine mean?
The meaning and origin of Erskine are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Erskine more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Erskine are male and 0% are female.
When was Erskine most popular?
Erskine peaked in 1947 with 48 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.