Alexsus
Variant spelling of Alexius, derived from Greek meaning "defender".
Name Census estimates that about 96 living Americans carry the first name Alexsus. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alexsus today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alexsus births was 1997 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alexsus. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Alexsus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
96
~ 1 in 3,570,358 Americans
Peak year
1997
17 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2003 SSA rank
#13,927
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Alexsus: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alexsus from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 74 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Alexsus remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alexsus by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alexsus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alexsus
The name Alexsus is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich cultural heritage spanning several civilizations. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, where it was derived from the root word "alexo," meaning "to defend" or "to protect." This linguistic connection suggests that Alexsus was initially bestowed upon individuals who embodied qualities of strength, courage, and guardianship.
During the classical era in Greece, the name Alexsus was closely associated with the mythological figure of Alexis, a young man renowned for his remarkable beauty and grace. His name, a variant of Alexsus, was celebrated in pastoral poetry and literature, contributing to the name's enduring allure.
In the early Christian period, the name Alexsus gained further prominence as it was adopted by several notable individuals. One such figure was Saint Alexsus of Rome, a 5th-century ascetic who renounced his worldly possessions to lead a life of solitude and devotion. His unwavering faith and commitment to spiritual pursuits made him a revered figure in the Catholic Church, further elevating the name's significance.
As the centuries progressed, the name Alexsus continued to resonate across various cultures and regions. In the medieval era, it was particularly popular among the nobility and ruling classes. One notable bearer of the name was Alexsus II Comnenus, a Byzantine emperor who reigned from 1180 to 1183, known for his military prowess and efforts to strengthen the empire's defenses.
During the Renaissance period, the name Alexsus experienced a renewed surge in popularity, particularly in Italy. Among the most celebrated figures of this time was Alexsus Tassoni, an Italian poet and satirist born in 1565. His literary works, including the renowned mock-heroic poem "La Secchia Rapita" (The Stolen Bucket), earned him widespread acclaim and immortalized his name in the annals of Italian literature.
In the realm of fine arts, the name Alexsus was borne by the renowned Italian painter Alexsus Baldovinetti, who lived from 1425 to 1499. His masterful frescoes and pioneering contributions to the art of perspective painting secured his place as a significant figure in the Early Renaissance.
As the name Alexsus transcended geographical boundaries and cultural divides, it also found its way into the realms of science and exploration. One notable bearer was Alexsus von Humboldt, a Prussian polymath and explorer who lived from 1769 to 1859. His pioneering work in fields such as geography, botany, and meteorology, as well as his extensive travels across the Americas, cemented his legacy as one of the most influential figures of the 19th century.
People
Alexsus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alexsus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Alexsus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alexsus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 96 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alexsus going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,570,358 US residents.
Is Alexsus a common name?
We classify Alexsus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 99 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alexsus most popular?
The single biggest year for Alexsus was 1997, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alexsus is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alexsus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alexsus a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alexsus in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alexsus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alexsus in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alexsus can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Alexsus?
See how many Americans are named Alexsus on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.