Eros
Eros is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Love, desire, or passion.
Origin and history
Eros is a name of Ancient Greek origin derived from the word for passionate love and desire. In Greek mythology, Eros is the deity of love, equivalent to the Roman god Cupid. In the United States, it has emerged as a distinctive mythological name choice in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,033 babies in the United States have been named Eros since 1880. It ranks #2857 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1203.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.5 %)
- TX (25.3 %)
- FL (17.3 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
- AZ (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 123 |
| 2000-2010 | 448 |
| 2010-2019 | 663 |
| 2020-2029 | 786 |
Famous people named Eros
- Eros Ramazzotti: singer, songwriter
Fun facts
- In classical Greek tradition, Eros is the god of passionate love and romance.
- Over a third of all recorded U.S. births for the name Eros since 1880 occurred between 2020 and 2025.