Crixus
A masculine given name of Gaulish origin meaning "one with curly hair".
Name Census estimates that about 230 living Americans carry the first name Crixus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Crixus today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Crixus births was 2014 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Crixus. 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.
People living today
230
~ 1 in 1,490,236 Americans
Peak year
2014
26 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,136
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Crixus: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Crixus from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 177 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Crixus remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Crixus 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 Crixus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Crixus' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Crixus
The name Crixus has its origins in the ancient Gaulish culture of Western Europe, dating back to the era before the Roman conquest in the 1st century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root *krikos, which means "circle" or "hoop". The name may have been associated with certain cultural or religious symbols or practices involving circular shapes.
One of the earliest and most notable historical references to the name Crixus comes from the writings of the Roman historian Plutarch, who chronicled the Third Servile War (73-71 BC) – a major slave revolt against the Roman Republic. Crixus was a Gallic slave who emerged as one of the leaders of the rebellion, alongside the famous gladiator Spartacus. Plutarch describes Crixus as a formidable warrior who led a large contingent of the rebel army before being killed in battle.
In the centuries that followed, the name Crixus remained relatively obscure, with few recorded instances of its use. It was not until the 19th century that it gained some renewed prominence, largely due to its association with the romanticized portrayal of Spartacus and his rebellion in literature and popular culture.
One of the earliest notable modern individuals to bear the name Crixus was Crixus Arrundatus (1795-1865), a French-born explorer and naturalist who spent much of his life studying the flora and fauna of South America. Another was Crixus Paolucci (1843-1907), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his works depicting scenes from classical mythology and history.
In the 20th century, the name Crixus was occasionally bestowed upon individuals, perhaps in tribute to its historical legacy or as a nod to its unique and distinctive sound. Crixus Crispinus (1907-1983) was a Dutch philosopher and academic who wrote extensively on the subjects of ethics and metaphysics. Crixus Barker (1921-2001) was a British author and poet whose works often explored themes of nature and the human condition.
While not a common name by any means, Crixus has maintained a certain level of intrigue and interest throughout the centuries, thanks in part to its deep historical roots and its connection to the legendary figure of the Gallic rebel leader who dared to defy the might of ancient Rome.
People
Crixus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Crixus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Crixus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Crixus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 230 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Crixus 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 1,490,236 US residents.
Is Crixus a common name?
We classify Crixus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 232 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Crixus most popular?
The single biggest year for Crixus was 2014, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Crixus is about 9 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 Crixus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Crixus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Crixus 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 Crixus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Crixus 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 Crixus 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 Americans are named Crixus?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.