Readus
An unusual masculine name likely coined from "read" and the Latin suffix "-us".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Readus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Readus today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Readus births was 1917 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Readus. 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 Readus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1917
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#4,453
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Readus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Readus 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 Readus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Readus
The name Readus is an Old English name that originated in the 7th century. It is derived from the Old English word "readan," which means "to read." The name was likely given to children who showed a keen interest in reading or learning from an early age.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Readus can be found in the Venerable Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People, which was written in the 8th century. The text mentions a monk named Readus who lived in a monastery in Northumbria and was known for his vast knowledge of the scriptures.
In the 10th century, a scholar named Readus of Exeter was known for his work in preserving and translating ancient manuscripts. He is credited with helping to preserve many important works of literature during a time when knowledge was often lost or destroyed.
During the Middle Ages, the name Readus became associated with the monastic tradition of learning and scholarship. Many monks and scholars of this era bore the name, including Readus of Canterbury, who lived in the 12th century and was known for his work in translating Greek and Latin texts.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Readus Bacon was an English philosopher and scientist who made significant contributions to the field of empiricism. He is best known for his work "Novum Organum," which laid the foundations for the scientific method.
Another famous bearer of the name was Readus Erasmus, a Dutch Renaissance scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th and 16th centuries. He was known for his humanist ideals and his work in translating and publishing ancient Greek and Latin texts.
The name Readus has been carried through history by many notable individuals, from scholars and philosophers to writers and scientists, all of whom have contributed to the advancement of knowledge and learning.
People
Readus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Readus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Readus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Readus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Readus 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 Readus a common name?
We classify Readus 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 Readus most popular?
The single biggest year for Readus was 1917, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Readus 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 Readus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Readus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Readus 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 Readus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Readus 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 Readus 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 are called Readus?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.