Eros
Every Eros since 1974 — 2,033 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eros
Eros is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,324 in 2025 with 146 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 2,033 American babies have been named Eros. Its peak came in 2025, when 146 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Eros stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eros year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 146 | #1,324 |
| 2024 | 121 | #1,487 |
| 2023 | 135 | #1,380 |
| 2022 | 144 | #1,310 |
| 2021 | 123 | #1,464 |
| 2020 | 117 | #1,464 |
| 2019 | 106 | #1,575 |
| 2018 | 81 | #1,860 |
| 2017 | 67 | #2,073 |
| 2016 | 65 | #2,139 |
| 2015 | 66 | #2,119 |
| 2014 | 56 | #2,325 |
| 2013 | 58 | #2,234 |
| 2012 | 52 | #2,426 |
| 2011 | 57 | #2,268 |
| 2010 | 55 | #2,336 |
| 2009 | 50 | #2,540 |
| 2008 | 56 | #2,333 |
| 2007 | 55 | #2,349 |
| 2006 | 46 | #2,597 |
| 2005 | 42 | #2,631 |
| 2004 | 48 | #2,358 |
| 2003 | 41 | #2,520 |
| 2002 | 39 | #2,521 |
| 2001 | 42 | #2,357 |
| 2000 | 29 | #3,016 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,119 |
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Famous people named Eros
- Eros Ramazzotti Singer · b. 1963
- Eros Riccio Chess player · b. 1977
- Eros Capecchi Cyclist · b. 1986
- Eros Grezda Soccer player · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Eros in 2025?
Eros ranked #1,324 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 146 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eros?
2,033 babies have been named Eros in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eros most popular?
Eros peaked in 2025, when 146 newborns received the name.
Is Eros a boy or girl name?
Eros is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eros rising or falling?
Eros is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Eros?
Well-known people named Eros include Eros Ramazzotti (singer), Eros Riccio (chess player), Eros Capecchi (cyclist).