Erasmo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Erasmo is a name rooted in Greek, meaning 'beloved' or 'esteemed'. It evolved from the Greek 'Erasmos' to the Latin 'Erasmus' and ultimately to the modern form 'Erasmo'. The name is associated with traits of intellectualism and admiration, particularly due to the historical figure of Erasmus of Rotterdam. There is no biblical relevance related to the name.

The name Erasmo is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Erasmo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Erasmo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2243rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1366th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1191st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1278th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1519th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2529th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4786th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Erasmo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Erasmo"

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Pronunciation

/eˈɾazmo/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

Erasmo is derived from the Greek name 'Erasmos', which means 'beloved' or 'esteemed'.

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Meaning

beloved, esteemed

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Language Evolution

Erasmos, Erasmus, Erasmo

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity during the Renaissance period, particularly due to the influence of the Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus, who was a prominent figure in humanism.

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Variants & Derivatives

Erasmus, Rasmo, Erasm

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, the name Erasmo is less common but carries a sense of intellectual heritage and cultural significance due to its historical associations.

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Famous People

Erasmus of Rotterdam, Erasmo Carlos, Erasmo Ricci

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Erasmo"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Erasmo"

"Erasmo" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2243rd of 7545 212
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1366th of 6773 455
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1191st of 7552 769
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1278th of 10718 699
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1519th of 16616 835
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 2529th of 24088 705
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 4786th of 23106 243

Regional Popularity of "Erasmo" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 41.29%
977th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 30.05%
707th/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 67.94%
1651st/2430
23.90%
682nd/2853
45.84%
1272nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
47.84%
1405th/2937
48.21%
1679th/3483
22.03%
775th/3518
29.13%
1178th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
45.70%
1684th/3685
- 19.18%
996th/5194
17.75%
1121st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 21.20%
1550th/7313
25.00%
1866th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 35.00%
2388th/6822
75.38%
4731st/6276

Regional Popularity of "Erasmo" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Erasmo"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Erasmo" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.