Erasmo
Erasmo is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Beloved, desired, or lovable.
Origin and history
Erasmo is derived from the ancient Greek name Erasmos, meaning beloved or desired. It spread through Christian Europe in honor of Saint Erasmus of Formia, also known as Elmo. In the United States, it remains a rare traditional name primarily used in Hispanic and Italian-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
3,939 babies in the United States have been named Erasmo since 1880. It ranks #2024 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1812.
States where it is most popular
- TX (81 %)
- CA (15.7 %)
- IL (1.6 %)
- NY (0.83 %)
- FL (0.47 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 62 |
| 1920-1930 | 211 |
| 1930-1940 | 228 |
| 1940-1950 | 307 |
| 1950-1960 | 424 |
| 1960-1970 | 383 |
| 1970-1980 | 471 |
| 1980-1990 | 498 |
| 1990-2000 | 553 |
| 2000-2010 | 470 |
| 2010-2019 | 217 |
| 2020-2029 | 115 |
Famous people named Erasmo
- Erasmo Seguin: Politician, Merchant
- Erasmo Carlos: Singer, Songwriter
- Erasmo Ramirez: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- The name is closely tied to Saint Erasmus, whose patronage of sailors gave rise to the weather phenomenon known as Saint Elmo's Fire.
- It shares its root with the famous Dutch Renaissance humanist Desiderius Erasmus, who adopted the Latinized form of the Greek name.