Unisex nameCurrently #15,385 in the USFalling
Americus
//əˈmɛɹɪkəs//
4 syllablesPeak year: 20028 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Americus'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.
Americus's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Americus |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 2001 | 38 |
| 2002 | 55 |
| 2003 | 47 |
| 2004 | 48 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Americus through the decades
- Americus peaked in 2002, when 55 babies were named Americus in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Americus has fallen 62% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Americus currently ranks #15,385 in the US and is cooling off.