How Many People Are Named Americus?
Complete statistics for the name Americus: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Americus is a very rare female name, with only 478 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 690,086 Americans. The majority of those named Americus are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 622 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2002Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Americus Through the Generations
Americus reached its peak popularity in 2002 with 55 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, the average age of someone named Americus is 38, with 480 individuals under 30 years old and 142 over 60. This distribution suggests that while the name is still relatively new, it's becoming less popular among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Americus
Americus is a unisex given name, a Latin version of the Italian name Amerigo that is ultimately derived from the medieval German name Amalric, meaning "home ruler." Americus is etymologically related to the names Amaury, Emery, Emmerich, and Henry and their variants. The Americas were named in honor of Italian explorer and navigator Amerigo Vespucci, giving the name Americus a strong association with the United States of America.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Americus's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Americus
How Many People Have the Name Americus?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 478 people in the United States currently share the name Americus. That works out to roughly 1 in every 690,086 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Americus a Common or Rare Name?
Americus is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Americus Mean?
Americus means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Americus in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Americus Most Popular?
The name Americus reached peak popularity in 2002, with 55 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Americus?
Approximately 478 people named Americus live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 622. That works out to roughly 1 in 690,086 Americans.
Is Americus a rare name?
Americus is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 690,086 Americans has this name.
What does the name Americus mean?
Americus means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Americus more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Americus are male and 100% are female.
When was Americus most popular?
Americus peaked in 2002 with 55 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.