Almus
Derived from Latin almus "nourishing", often associated with benevolence and kindness.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Almus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Almus today is around 90 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Almus births was 1916 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Almus. 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
- • The typical person named Almus is about 90 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Almus' were born before 1946.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Almus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1916
13 babies that year
Average age
90
years old
1948 SSA rank
#3,326
Tracked since 1890
Popularity
Almus: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Almus from the 1890s through to the 1940s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 56 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Almus 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 Almus 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 Almus
The name Almus has its origins in Latin, derived from the word "almus," meaning "nourishing" or "nurturing." It is believed to have originated during the Roman era, around the first century BC to the fifth century AD, when Latin was the predominant language of the Roman Empire.
The name Almus was initially used as a descriptive term, referring to someone who was nurturing or provided sustenance. Over time, it evolved into a given name, particularly among Roman families who valued the qualities associated with nurturing and care.
In ancient Roman literature, the name Almus can be found in several texts, including works by the Roman poet Ovid, who mentioned it in his work "Metamorphoses." Additionally, there are references to individuals bearing the name Almus in various historical records and inscriptions from the Roman era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Almus was a Roman senator and military commander who lived during the first century AD. Unfortunately, little is known about his life beyond his name appearing in historical records from that period.
In the fourth century AD, there was a Roman poet named Almus who wrote several works, although only fragments of his poetry have survived. He is mentioned in the writings of other Roman authors from that time.
During the medieval period, the name Almus was less common but still occasionally used in some parts of Europe. One notable individual was Almus of Avranches, a Benedictine monk and scholar who lived in the 11th century and wrote several theological works.
In the 16th century, there was an Italian philosopher and physician named Almus Venetus, who authored several treatises on medicine and natural philosophy. He was born around 1490 and lived during the Renaissance period.
Another historical figure with the name Almus was Almus Tertullianus, a Roman writer and rhetorician who lived in the third century AD. He is known for his work on grammar and rhetoric, although most of his writings have been lost.
While the name Almus has been less common in recent times, it has a rich historical background rooted in Latin and Roman culture, with associations of nurturing, sustenance, and scholarly pursuits.
People
Almus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Almus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Almus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Almus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Almus 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Almus a common name?
We classify Almus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 143 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Almus most popular?
The single biggest year for Almus was 1916, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Almus is about 90 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 Almus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Almus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Almus in the SSA data are male. 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 Almus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Almus 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 Almus 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 Almus as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.