Erskine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Erskine is a Scottish name meaning 'the long field', derived from the Gaelic 'Earsgaine'. It has evolved through various historical forms and is associated with traits of tradition and nobility. The name does not have biblical relevance, but it gained popularity in Scotland during the Middle Ages. Today, it is perceived as a classic name with strong Scottish roots.
The name Erskine is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Erskine has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Erskine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1373rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1372nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1439th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1971st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5224th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13773rd out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Erskine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Erskine"
Pronunciation
/ˈɜːrskɪn/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
The name Erskine is derived from a place name in Scotland, which itself originates from the Gaelic 'Earsgaine', meaning 'the long field'.
Meaning
the long field
Language Evolution
Earsgaine, Erskein, Erskine
Historical Usage
The name Erskine gained popularity in Scotland during the Middle Ages and has been used as both a surname and given name, particularly among the Scottish nobility.
Variants & Derivatives
Erskein, Erskine, Erskin
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Erskine is viewed as a traditional and classic name, often associated with Scottish heritage and nobility.
Famous People
Erskine Childers, Erskine Caldwell, Erskine May
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Erskine"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Erskine"
"Erskine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1373rd of 7545 | 449 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1372nd of 6773 | 450 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1439th of 7552 | 560 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1971st of 10718 | 353 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5224th of 16616 | 134 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 13773rd of 24088 | 40 |
Regional Popularity of "Erskine" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
38.38% 908th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
- |
43.56% 1025th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
- |
39.61% 1130th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
57.71% 1695th/2937 |
- |
49.26% 1733rd/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Erskine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Erskine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Erskine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.