boy's name
Erasmus
ih-RAZ-mus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 120
Erasmus is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1921, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Erasmus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 16 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 30 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Erasmus?
In 2021, Erasmus was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Erasmus Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Erasmus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Erasmus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Erasmus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Erasmus
- English ih-RAZ-mus
Sibling Names for Erasmus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Erasmus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Erasmus
How popular is the name Erasmus?
In 2021, Erasmus was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Erasmus a girl's or a boy's name?
Erasmus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Erasmus?
Erasmus has 3 syllables.
When was Erasmus most popular?
Erasmus peaked in 1921, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.