Eros
Meaninglove · Greek
- US rank
- #1,323
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,308 in 2022
146 babies were named Eros in the US in 2025. It has climbed 140 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1974–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Eros you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Eros
Eros Ramazzotti
Italian musician (born 1963)
Choose Eros and your child shares a first name with Eros Ramazzotti, an Italian musician. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Eros, like who?” Eros Ramazzotti's Wikipedia article is available in 71 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Eros Ramazzotti on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Photo: Nuță Lucian from Cluj-Napoca, Romania, CC BY 2.0 (opens in a new tab), via Wikimedia Commons
- How commonAbout 1 in every 11,696 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Eros, 146 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Eros would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryEros first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #1,308.
- Then vs nowEros is 5.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 67,568 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 11,696.
- TrendEros has climbed 140 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,323. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedEros is most popular in Florida, where it ranks #649, followed by Oklahoma (#698) and Arizona (#844). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
- MeaningIn Greek, Eros means “love”.
About the name Eros
Eros is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “love”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ros”. US birth records list Eros for boys from 1974 to 2025, in 35 of those 52 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #1,308 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,323, with 146 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.4 | 722,892 boys |
| 1990s | 6.4 | 155,280 boys |
| 2000s | 22 | 44,643 boys |
| 2010s | 35 | 28,201 boys |
| 2020s | 76 | 13,181 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 Eros
What does the name Eros mean?
Eros means “love” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Eros?
Eros has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Eros a boy or girl name?
Eros is a boy name.
How popular is the name Eros?
Eros ranked #1,323 for US boys in 2025, given to 146 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#1,308).