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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rasmus — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Raslan|Rasta
ScandinavianBoy↑↑ Surging

Rasmus

RAZ-mus · 2 syllables

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#5380
↑↑ Surging
#5380
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 13
Peak rank
#5380 in 2024
5yr change
+2738 ranks
Birth frequency
5.0 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5380 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Scandinavian boy names
Rasmus

Popularity score: 13  ·  SSA Rank: #5380

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+2738 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
11 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Rasmus is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ScandinavianClassicBoy2-syllableLatin RootStrongRare in USEuropean
Character
thoughtful intellectcreative visionquiet confidencesteadfast loyalty
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Rasmuss

determinedathleticambitioustechnicaldynamic
STRONG
High confidence

Rasmus is a Scandinavian boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5380 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +2738 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5380 · very rare
Rasmus at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin Rastus, a shortened form of Erasmus meaning 'beloved' or 'desired'. Popular in Scandinavian countries as a standalone name.
Language root:Old Norse · Latin
Peak rank:#5380 in 2024
5yr change:+2738 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Rasmus Højlund
Professional footballer
Rasmus Paludan
Danish politician
Similar Sound
RamusMaximusRemusRufusLinus
Similar Style
Soren◈MagnusHenrikStellan◈Lars
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Stellan◈
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Lars
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↓ Declining
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Rasmus · Overview
Summary

Rasmus is a Scandinavian boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5380 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Rasmus scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 2738 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Strong character
Rasmus carries a grounded, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Rasmus is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
rasmus.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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