Erasmus
- Pronunciation
- [E-ras-mus]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Worthy Of Love
- Origin
- Greek
Erasmus Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 117 baby boys have been named Erasmus. The name peaked in 1921 with 8 US births that year (rank #3295).
Top States for Erasmus
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Erasmus births are: New York (5).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Erasmus
If you like Erasmus's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
7-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Erasmus's exact length and starting letter: Eachann, Eacnung, Eadaion, Eadbert, Eadburt.
Quick Facts About Erasmus
Variant Forms
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Compare Erasmus to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Erasmus against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).