Declining since 1991, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Erasmo since 1910
Babies named Erasmo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Erasmo's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 62 |
| 1920s | 211 |
| 1930s | 228 |
| 1940s | 307 |
| 1950s | 424 |
| 1960s | 383 |
| 1970s | 471 |
| 1980s | 498 |
| 1990s | 553 |
| 2000s | 470 |
| 2010s | 217 |
| 2020s | 115 |
Meaning & origin
Erasmo is a name with deep historical roots, carried from the Greek 'Erasmos' through Latin and into the Romance languages. In the United States, Erasmo has seen modest but consistent use, particularly among Hispanic families. The name reached its peak popularity in 1973, a time when it was given more frequently than in recent decades. Since 1991, Erasmo has been on a downward trajectory; by 2025, it ranked 4,707 in the national data, with about 1 in 81,337 boys receiving the name. It is most strongly associated with Texas (TX), reflecting its prevalence in states with sizable Spanish-speaking communities. Despite its decline, Erasmo remains a recognizable classic with a warm meaning and a scholarly heritage.
Erasmo is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Erasmus, which derives from the Greek name Ἔρασμος (Erasmos), meaning 'beloved' or 'worthy of love'. The name was borne by Saint Erasmus of Formia, a 4th-century martyr venerated as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, and later by the Dutch humanist Desiderius Erasmus (c. 1466-1536), whose chosen Latin name linked to the same root. In Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities, Erasmo has been used steadily since the 19th century.
Where Erasmo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Era, Eras, Momo
Sibling names for Erasmo
Names that share Erasmo's style, for a brother or sister.
