Erasmo

Erasmo is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “pleasant.” In 2024 it was given to 14 boys in the United States.

Erasmo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
“pleasant”

About the name Erasmo

Erasmo belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “pleasant” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Erasmo first appears in Social Security records in 1910. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #930 in 1951, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 3,918 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Erasmo in US records

First recorded (US)
1910
Best US rank
#930 in 1951
Peak year
1991
Babies named Erasmo in 2024
14
Total since 1880
3,918

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Erasmo mean?

Erasmo means “pleasant” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Erasmo a boy or girl name?

Erasmo is a boy name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Erasmo?

Erasmo comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Erasmo?

Erasmo first appears in US records in 1910. Its best-ever ranking was #930 in 1951, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

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