Total births
14
Boys' name · since 1915
Eskil
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 14 babies named Eskil, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 14
- total births
- 1915–1916
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Eskil sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 14 recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Eskil recorded 14 times among boys since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1916.
- 14 total births
- 1915–1916 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
14 boys have been named Eskil since 1915, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1916.
- 14
- total births
- 1915–1916
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Eskil was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
9 babies were named Eskil in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Eskil's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Eskil's SSA record in two at 1916 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Eskil at a glance
Last recorded 1916Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Eskil popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1916
- Peak year (1916)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 2 years of records
Eskil by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Eskil's strongest decade.
14 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Eskil births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 14 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eskil? ▼
14 babies have been named Eskil since 1915. It was last recorded in 1916. The peak year was 1916 with 9 births.
When was Eskil most popular? ▼
Eskil was most popular in the 1910s decade with 14 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
How long has the name Eskil been used? ▼
Records for Eskil go back to 1915, giving 2 years of history through 1916.
What names are similar to Eskil? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Esker, Esko, Eskel. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–1916 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Eskil: Baby Name Since 1915 - 14 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eskil. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Eskil draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.