Erasmo
Every Erasmo since 1910 — 3,939 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Erasmo
Erasmo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,756 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1910, 3,939 American babies have been named Erasmo. Its peak came in 1991, when 73 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Erasmo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Erasmo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,756 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,279 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,019 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,022 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,190 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,748 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,403 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,795 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,795 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,128 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,436 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,434 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,224 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,295 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,709 |
| 2010 | 25 | #4,027 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2,772 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3,582 |
| 2007 | 52 | #2,454 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2,417 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,141 |
| 2004 | 38 | #2,757 |
| 2003 | 46 | #2,321 |
| 2002 | 53 | #2,053 |
| 2001 | 39 | #2,501 |
| 2000 | 60 | #1,805 |
| 1995 | 57 | #1,608 |
| 1990 | 58 | #1,492 |
| 1985 | 53 | #1,322 |
| 1980 | 49 | #1,348 |
| 1975 | 46 | #1,264 |
| 1970 | 39 | #1,341 |
| 1965 | 34 | #1,321 |
| 1960 | 42 | #1,214 |
| 1955 | 40 | #1,190 |
| 1950 | 45 | #1,054 |
| 1945 | 30 | #1,209 |
| 1940 | 23 | #1,414 |
| 1935 | 36 | #1,081 |
| 1930 | 19 | #1,712 |
| 1925 | 26 | #1,469 |
| 1920 | 7 | #3,598 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,178 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,667 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Erasmo
- Erasmo of Narni Military personnel · 1370–1443
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Erasmo in 2025?
Erasmo ranked #4,756 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Erasmo?
3,939 babies have been named Erasmo in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Erasmo most popular?
Erasmo peaked in 1991, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Erasmo a boy or girl name?
Erasmo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Erasmo rising or falling?
Erasmo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Erasmo?
Well-known people named Erasmo include Erasmo of Narni (military personnel).