NAME PROFILE
Erskine
Derived from the Irish name Ciaran, meaning 'son of the little dark one'. It characterizes a person with a deep, soulful presence and an innate curiosity that leads them to explore the mysteries of the world with a bright and open heart.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,996 |
| Gender | Male (23% / 77%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 1972 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Irish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
AL — 80%NC — 7%SC — 5%TN — 4%IL — 4%
Notable People
Kiernan Shipka (Actress in 'Mad Men') · Kiernan Forbes (South African musician known as AKA) · Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Professional footballer for Chelsea FC) · Kiernan McMullan (Folk singer-songwriter) · Kiernan Jarratt (Professional surfer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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