How popular is the name Erasmus in 2025?

Erasmus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Erasmus most popular?

Erasmus peaked in 1881, reaching #781 among US boy names.

Erasmus will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Erasmus entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #781 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#781

peak (1881)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Erasmus are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Erasmus alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Erasmus in 2025?: Erasmus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Erasmus most popular?: Erasmus peaked in 1881, reaching #781 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Erasmus with classmates?: Erasmus will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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