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Erskin

Derived from Hebrew meaning 'my light' and Old English meaning 'golden meadow.' This name suggests a person who radiates warmth and optimism, naturally illuminating any room they enter with a gentle and nurturing spirit.

Key Stats

Total births464
GenderMale (4% / 96%)
Peak year1920
Peak generationG.I. Gen
First recorded1920
Most recent1932
Syllables2
OriginEnglish, Hebrew
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Name Traits & Attributes

🏛️ Vintage Heritage

Top States

AL — 75%SC — 25%OR — 0%NC — 0%ND — 0%

Notable People

Orley Ashenfelter (Economist and Professor at Princeton University) · Orley R. Taylor (Entomologist and Director of Monarch Watch) · Alex Orley (Fashion Designer and Founder of the luxury knitwear brand Orley) · Orley Thomas (Musician known for island-inspired reggae music) · Orley C. May (Renowned Agricultural Scientist and research expert)

Nicknames & Diminutives

OrlyLeeOrie

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