boy's name
Erastus
ih-RAS-tus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 407
Erastus is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1957 it was given to 5 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 1916, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Erastus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 102 |
| 1890s | 35 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 110 |
| 1920s | 103 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Erastus?
In 1957, Erastus was given to 5 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.
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 Erastus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Erastus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Erastus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Erastus
- English ih-RAS-tus
Sibling Names for Erastus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Erastus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Erastus
How popular is the name Erastus?
In 1957, Erastus was given to 5 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 Erastus a girl's or a boy's name?
Erastus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Erastus?
Erastus has 3 syllables.
When was Erastus most popular?
Erastus peaked in 1916, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.