Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Erastus
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1916
Peak births
23
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Erastus
How many people are named Erastus?
Based on SSA birth records through 1957, an estimated 13 Americans born with the name Erastus may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1957.
How rare is Erastus?
Erastus has not appeared in SSA records since 1957. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Erastus?
The median age of a living American named Erastus is approximately 80 years, with most bearers falling between 69 and 84 years old.
Is Erastus still popular?
No. Erastus is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1957.
1880Peak 19162025
Peak year
1916
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
407