Erasmo
Meaningbeloved · Spanish form of Erasmus
- US rank
- #4,707
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #929 in 1951
21 babies were named Erasmo in the US in 2025. It has dropped 9 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1910–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Erasmo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 81,301 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Erasmo, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Erasmo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryErasmo first shows up in US birth records in 1910, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 115 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1951, when it ranked #929. Today it's #4,707, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowErasmo was 2.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 32,787 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 81,301.
- MeaningErasmo is a Spanish form of Erasmus, which means “beloved”. Our records link it to Greek and Spanish roots.
About the name Erasmo
Erasmo is a boy name of Greek and Spanish origin meaning “beloved”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-smo”. US birth records list Erasmo for boys from 1910 to 2025, in 114 of those 116 years. Its best year was 1951, when it ranked #929 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,707, with 21 babies.
Origin:Greek namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 9.5 | 105,042 boys |
| 1920s | 19 | 52,356 boys |
| 1930s | 22 | 46,361 boys |
| 1940s | 21 | 48,379 boys |
| 1950s | 21 | 47,281 boys |
| 1960s | 20 | 50,226 boys |
| 1970s | 29 | 34,843 boys |
| 1980s | 27 | 36,941 boys |
| 1990s | 28 | 35,249 boys |
| 2000s | 24 | 42,445 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 86,730 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 90,090 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Erasmo
What does the name Erasmo mean?
Erasmo means “beloved” in Spanish, as a form of Erasmus.
What is the origin of the name Erasmo?
Erasmo has Greek, Spanish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Erasmo a boy or girl name?
Erasmo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Erasmo?
Erasmo ranked #4,707 for US boys in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 1951 (#929).