Erskine
- Pronunciation
- [Er-skine]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Top Of The Cliff Ascending.
- Origin
- Scottish
Erskine Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,996 baby boys have been named Erskine. The name peaked in 1947 with 48 US births that year (rank #1040).
Top States for Erskine
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Erskine births are: Alabama (393), North Carolina (24), South Carolina (18).
Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Erskine
If you like Erskine's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →
7-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Erskine's exact length and starting letter: Eachann, Eacnung, Eadaion, Eadbert, Eadburt.
Quick Facts About Erskine
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