Erasmus
Erasmus first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1921, when 8 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Erasmus popular?
Steady Erasmus has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1921.
| 2020s | 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | |
| 2000s | 5 | |
| 1970s | 10 | |
| 1940s | 5 | |
| 1920s | 30 | |
| 1910s | 28 | |
| 1880s | 16 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Erasmus mean?
Latinized from the Greek Erasmos 'beloved, desired', related to erasmios 'lovely, pleasant', from the verb eran 'to love' (the same root as Eros). Best known from the humanist Desiderius Erasmus.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Erasmus mean?
Erasmus means Beloved. Latinized from the Greek Erasmos 'beloved, desired', related to erasmios 'lovely, pleasant', from the verb eran 'to love' (the same root as Eros). Best known from the humanist Desiderius Erasmus.
What is the origin of the name Erasmus?
Erasmus is of greek origin.
How do you pronounce Erasmus?
Erasmus is pronounced “ih-RAZ-mus.”
Is Erasmus a boy or a girl name?
Erasmus is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Erasmus a popular name right now?
Erasmus has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1921.
When was the name Erasmus most popular?
Erasmus was most popular in 1921, when about 8 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Erasmus?
Names similar to Erasmus include Stephanos, Dositheus, Python, Theodosius, Ladon.
What names go well with Erasmus?
greek names that pair well with Erasmus include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.