Boy nameCurrently #9,916 in the USNew
Alpheus
2 syllablesPeak year: 19177 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alpheus's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Alpheus's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alpheus |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 20 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1916 | 24 |
| 1917 | 29 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1919 | 21 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 21 |
| 1922 | 24 |
| 1923 | 23 |
| 1924 | 16 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1926 | 16 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 21 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 18 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 12 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Alpheus through the decades
- Alpheus peaked in 1917, when 29 babies were named Alpheus in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1969–2024), use of Alpheus has fallen 10% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Alpheus currently ranks #9,916 in the US and is a fresh entry on the charts.