Erasmo Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-RAZ-mo /ɛˈrɑzmoʊ/
Origin: Spanish; Italian
Meaning: Spanish: 'beloved'; Italian: 'to love'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Erasmo is derived from the Greek name 'Erasmos,' which means 'beloved' or 'desired.' This name is rooted in the Greek verb 'erazō,' which conveys the idea of love and affection. The name made its way into Latin as 'Erasmus,' where it was adopted by early Christian writers and scholars.
The transition into English occurred through the Latin form, particularly during the Renaissance when classical names were revived in various European languages, including English. Historically, one of the most notable figures bearing this name is Saint Erasmus of Formia, a Christian martyr traditionally believed to have lived in the 3rd century.
He is often depicted in art and literature, and his feast day is celebrated on June 2. The name gained further prominence in the 16th century through the influential Dutch humanist Desiderius Erasmus, who was a pivotal figure in the development of humanist thought and biblical scholarship.
His works, including the 'Novum Instrumentum,' a critical edition of the New Testament, contributed significantly to the Reformation and the rise of modern biblical studies. Culturally, the name Erasmo has been associated with themes of love, wisdom, and learning, reflecting the qualities of its most famous bearers.
The name has also been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often retaining its original connotations of affection and esteem. In some regions, diminutive forms such as 'Eras' or 'Rasmo' may be used, although these are less common.
The enduring legacy of the name is evident in its historical significance and the cultural values it embodies.
Famous people named Erasmo
In this section, you will find notable people named Erasmo. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Erasmo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Erasmo Carlos is a singer and songwriter best known for his work in Brazilian rock and his albums such as 'Erasmo Carlos e os Tremendões', 'Sonhos e Memórias', and 'O Melhor de Erasmo Carlos'.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Erasmo was first seen in the United States in 1910.
Erasmo has ranked as high as #1154 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Illinois, New York, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Erasmo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Erasmo is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Erasmo was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Erasmo (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Erasmo.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2007 | 52 |
| 2006 | 51 |
| 2005 | 57 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2003 | 46 |
| 2002 | 53 |
| 2001 | 39 |
| 2000 | 60 |
| 1999 | 57 |
| 1998 | 55 |
| 1997 | 55 |
| 1996 | 57 |
| 1995 | 57 |
| 1994 | 46 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1992 | 56 |
| 1991 | 73 |
| 1990 | 58 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1988 | 50 |
| 1987 | 55 |
| 1986 | 46 |
| 1985 | 53 |
| 1984 | 46 |
| 1983 | 50 |
| 1982 | 47 |
| 1981 | 62 |
| 1980 | 49 |
| 1979 | 50 |
| 1978 | 45 |
| 1977 | 29 |
| 1976 | 57 |
| 1975 | 46 |
| 1974 | 45 |
| 1973 | 61 |
| 1972 | 50 |
| 1971 | 49 |
| 1970 | 39 |
| 1969 | 41 |
| 1968 | 28 |
| 1967 | 43 |
| 1966 | 33 |
| 1965 | 34 |
| 1964 | 51 |
| 1963 | 27 |
| 1962 | 41 |
| 1961 | 43 |
| 1960 | 42 |
| 1959 | 36 |
| 1958 | 43 |
| 1957 | 37 |
| 1956 | 46 |
| 1955 | 40 |
| 1954 | 36 |
| 1953 | 46 |
| 1952 | 38 |
| 1951 | 57 |
| 1950 | 45 |
| 1949 | 40 |
| 1948 | 31 |
| 1947 | 41 |
| 1946 | 29 |
| 1945 | 30 |
| 1944 | 35 |
| 1943 | 30 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1941 | 29 |
| 1940 | 23 |
| 1939 | 25 |
| 1938 | 20 |
| 1937 | 24 |
| 1936 | 25 |
| 1935 | 36 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1932 | 28 |
| 1931 | 23 |
| 1930 | 19 |
| 1929 | 29 |
| 1928 | 32 |
| 1927 | 24 |
| 1926 | 21 |
| 1925 | 26 |
| 1924 | 23 |
| 1923 | 26 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1910 | 5 |