boys' name · peaked 1991

Erasmo

Every Erasmo since 1910 — 3,939 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.030.040.0518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1973Boys
Rank 2025
#4,756
among boys
Babies in 2025
21
named Erasmo
Peak year
1991
73 babies
All-time total
3,939
since 1910

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

  1. 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).

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