Americus
girl nameAmericus entered the US charts in 2001, peaked at #2745 in 2002, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2001–2025
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rank today
#2745
peak (2002)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #4485 |
| 2010s | #8171 |
| 2020s | #11691 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Americus are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Americus alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Americus in 2025?
- Americus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Americus most popular?
- Americus peaked in 2002, reaching #2745 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Americus with classmates?
- Americus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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