Erastus Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Erastus means 'beloved' in Greek.
Meaning of the Name Erastus
Erastus is a Greek name meaning 'beloved'. It is derived from the Greek word 'erastos', which means 'loved'. The name has biblical origins and was mentioned in the New Testament as a Christian associate of Paul. Erastus is a strong and masculine name with a rich history in Greek culture.
Popularity of the Name Erastus
The popularity for the name Erastus peaked in popularity in the year 1916 with 23 births, which ranked number 3,039 out of 8,692 unique names for that year. Erastus had the most male births in 1916 with 23, which ranked number 1,459 out of 4,535 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Erastus
Popularity of Erastus by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Erastus. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Erastus in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Erastus is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Erastus
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