Nexus
boy nameNexus entered the US charts in 2016, peaked at #10938 in 2024, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2016–2025
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rank today
#10938
peak (2024)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2010s | #12185 |
| 2020s | #11589 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Nexus are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
Nexus is overwhelmingly a brand-new baby name right now — most Nexuss are still in diapers.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nexus in 2025?
- Nexus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Nexus most popular?
- Nexus peaked in 2024, reaching #10938 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nexus with classmates?
- Nexus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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