Eros
How to say it: EHR-oss · /ˈɛrɔs/
Greek meaning 'love, desire' - name of the Greek god of love, equivalent to Roman Cupid.
Eros was the 1,148th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 146 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #968 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,148 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 146 |
| Share of births | 1 in 22,707 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #968 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,110 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A newcomer to American charts, Eros has gathered nearly all its use lately. The 2020s stand as its peak, and further ascent seems ahead.
What goes with it
Breathy and soft with a strong mythic undercurrent. Atlas makes a kindred companion in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Eros is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #1,110 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Eros
- Eros Ramazzotti (born 1963)Italian musician
- Eros Riccio (born 1977)Italian chess player
- Eros Capecchi (born 1986)Italian road bicycle racer
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