Aquanis
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "aqua" meaning "water".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Aquanis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aquanis today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aquanis births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aquanis. 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 Aquanis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#8,867
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Aquanis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aquanis 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 Aquanis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aquanis
The name Aquanis is believed to have its origins in ancient Roman culture, tracing back to the Latin root "aqua," meaning water. This suggests the name may have been associated with bodies of water or maritime activities during the time of the Roman Empire.
One of the earliest known references to the name Aquanis can be found in a collection of inscriptions dating back to the 2nd century AD. These inscriptions were discovered in the ancient Roman city of Aquincum, located in what is now modern-day Budapest, Hungary. The inscriptions mention an individual named Aquanis Flavius, who was likely a Roman citizen or soldier stationed in the region.
During the Middle Ages, the name Aquanis appears to have been relatively uncommon, with few recorded instances. However, it experienced a resurgence in popularity during the Renaissance period, particularly in Italy and parts of the Mediterranean region. One notable bearer of the name during this time was Aquanis Vitalis, a renowned Venetian cartographer and explorer who lived from 1512 to 1589.
In the 17th century, the name Aquanis gained recognition in the literary world through the works of the French poet and playwright Aquanis Desmoulins (1598-1676). Desmoulins' poetic works often drew inspiration from the natural world and the beauty of water, which may have been influenced by the meaning of his first name.
Moving into the 19th century, the name Aquanis found its way into the world of science and exploration. Aquanis Moreau (1813-1888) was a French naturalist and marine biologist who made significant contributions to the study of aquatic life and ocean ecosystems.
In more recent history, the name Aquanis has been associated with the world of sports. Aquanis Phelps (born 1985) is an American former competitive swimmer and Olympic gold medalist, known for his exceptional performances in various swimming events.
While these are just a few notable examples, the name Aquanis has been carried by individuals from various backgrounds and professions throughout history, each adding their unique imprint to the legacy of this intriguing name with its roots in the ancient Roman world.
People
Aquanis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aquanis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aquanis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aquanis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aquanis 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Aquanis a common name?
We classify Aquanis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aquanis most popular?
The single biggest year for Aquanis was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aquanis is about 31 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 Aquanis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aquanis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aquanis 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 Aquanis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aquanis 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 Aquanis 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 common is the name Aquanis?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.