Erskine
Erskine is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
High cliff or green ascent.
Origin and history
Erskine is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from a place name near Glasgow on the River Clyde. The name historically stems from Gaelic roots meaning 'high cliff' or 'green ascent'. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the early to mid-20th century but has become exceedingly rare in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,996 babies in the United States have been named Erskine since 1880. It ranks #2882 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (82.2 %)
- NC (5 %)
- SC (3.8 %)
- IL (2.5 %)
- TN (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 23 |
| 1910-1920 | 164 |
| 1920-1930 | 319 |
| 1930-1940 | 225 |
| 1940-1950 | 323 |
| 1950-1960 | 324 |
| 1960-1970 | 207 |
| 1970-1980 | 213 |
| 1980-1990 | 109 |
| 1990-2000 | 50 |
| 2000-2010 | 29 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Erskine
- Erskine Caldwell: Author, Novelist
- Erskine Bowles: Politician, Businessman
- Erskine Childers: Author, Nationalist
Fun facts
- The name originally designated someone from the parish of Erskine in Renfrewshire, Scotland.
- Clan Erskine is a historic Scottish clan that played a significant role in Scottish medieval history and parliament.