Girl · 399th of 35,406
Alexus
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
18,863
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1996
Peak Popularity Year
1,720
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Alexus stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Alexus is a name of Greek origin meaning 'defender' or 'protector'. It evolved from the Greek 'Alexios' through Latin to modern English. The name is often associated with traits of strength and protection but lacks a biblical background. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and has various common variants such as Alex and Alexis.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/əˈlɛk.səs/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Alexus is derived from the Greek name 'Alexios', which means 'defender' or 'protector'. The name is closely related to 'Alexander', which has a similar meaning.
Meaning
defender, protector
Language Evolution
Alexios (Ancient Greek), Alexus (Latin), Alexus (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Alexus gained popularity in the late 20th century as a variant of Alexander, especially in modern contexts.
Variants & Derivatives
Alex, Lex, Alexa, Alexis
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Alexus is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with strength and individuality.
Famous People
Alexus Renée, Alexus McCoy
Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 1,720 peak births in 1996
Geographic Spread
Popular across 48 US states, with strongest presence in Georgia
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 7 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 6 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6469th of 16616 | 91 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7408th of 24088 | 146 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 21740th of 23106 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 613th of 27321 | 5,460 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 399th of 35406 | 12,533 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3124th of 30306 | 627 |