Cullus
A masculine name of English origin with unknown meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Cullus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cullus today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cullus births was 1920 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cullus. 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 Cullus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1920 SSA rank
#4,442
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Cullus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Cullus 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 Cullus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Cullus
The given name Cullus has its origins in ancient Rome, tracing back to the Latin language and the Classical Roman era. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "culleus," which referred to a type of sack or leather bag used for carrying goods or supplies.
In ancient Roman culture, the name Cullus may have been associated with individuals involved in trade, transportation, or carrying goods. However, there is limited historical evidence to definitively confirm the earliest usage or specific meanings attached to the name during that time period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cullus can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a Roman soldier by that name in his work "Annals." This soldier, Cullus Valerius, lived during the 1st century AD and fought in the Roman campaigns against Germanic tribes.
Another notable figure bearing the name Cullus was a Roman politician and orator from the 2nd century AD, known as Cullus Sempronius. He was known for his eloquence and served as a senator during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius.
In the 4th century AD, there was a Roman bishop named Cullus Gregorius, who served in the city of Thessalonica (now in modern-day Greece). He is recorded as having participated in the Council of Sardica, an important ecclesiastical gathering that addressed various doctrinal issues within the Christian church.
During the Middle Ages, the name Cullus appeared in several historical records, although its usage was relatively rare. One notable individual was Cullus Benedictus, a Benedictine monk and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD and was known for his contributions to the preservation and copying of ancient manuscripts.
Another figure from the medieval period was Cullus Petrarca, an Italian poet and scholar born in the 14th century (1304–1374). Although not widely recognized today, he was a contemporary of the renowned poet Francesco Petrarca and was known for his writings on philosophy and the arts.
While the name Cullus has its roots in ancient Roman culture, its usage appears to have been relatively limited throughout history, with only a few notable individuals bearing this name across various time periods and regions.
People
Cullus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cullus 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
Cullus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cullus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cullus 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 - US residents.
Is Cullus a common name?
We classify Cullus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Cullus most popular?
The single biggest year for Cullus was 1920, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cullus is about 0 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 Cullus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cullus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cullus 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 Cullus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cullus 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 Cullus 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 Cullus as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.