Erasmo Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Erasmo means 'beloved'.
Meaning of the Name Erasmo
Erasmo is a masculine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek name 'Erasmios' which means 'beloved'. The name has a historical significance as it was the Latinized form of the Greek name Erasmos, used by the 4th-century saint and theologian Erasmus of Formiae. Erasmo is widely used in various European countries and Latin America.
Popularity of the Name Erasmo
The popularity for the name Erasmo peaked in popularity in the year 1991 with 73 births, which ranked number 3,226 out of 23,083 unique names for that year. Erasmo had the most male births in 1991 with 73, which ranked number 1,314 out of 9,647 male names. The number of births for the name Erasmo has increased sharply over the last ten years from 23 births to 27 births, an increase of 17.39%. Among males, Erasmo has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 23 births to 27 births, an increase of 17.39%.
Nationwide Popularity of Erasmo
- 20 Year Trend of Erasmo: -49.06%
- 10 Year Trend of Erasmo: 17.39%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Erasmo: 17.39%
Popularity of Erasmo by State
For males, Erasmo was most popular in Southwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Erasmo. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Erasmo
- Total Births of Erasmo: 27 (1.62%)
- Male Births of Erasmo: 27 (1.62%)
Given the upward trend of Erasmo over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.62% increase in total births, for a total of 27 births in 2024. Male births for Erasmo have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 27 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.62%.