Alexus
Alexus is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Defender or helper of mankind.
Origin and history
Alexus is a modern phonetic variant of Alexis, which derives from the Greek word meaning defender or helper. It rose in popularity in the United States during the late 1990s as an alternative spelling. While its usage has declined significantly in recent years, it remains a recognized modern given name.
Popularity in the United States
18,632 babies in the United States have been named Alexus since 1880. It ranks #1111 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1987.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.4 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- FL (6 %)
- GA (5.4 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 62 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,129 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,184 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,143 |
| 2020-2029 | 114 |
Nicknames
Alex, Lexi, Lex
Fun facts
- Alexus was created as a stylistic spelling variation of the classic name Alexis.
- The name experienced a surge in U.S. popularity during the late 1990s.