Alexius
From Latin Alexius, from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξιος (Aléxios) or Ἄλεξις (Álexis, “helper, defender”).
Every Alexius since 1928 — 1,650 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alexius
Alexius is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1928, 1,650 American babies have been named Alexius — about 92% girls and 8% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1998, when 121 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alexius stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alexius year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #10,821 |
| 2017 | 8 | #11,675 | 6 | #10,837 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,363 | 5 | #12,277 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,083 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,150 | — | — |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,062 | — | — |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,226 | 5 | #12,351 |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,865 | — | — |
| 2010 | 22 | #5,986 | — | — |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,718 | — | — |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,553 | 6 | #11,098 |
| 2007 | 38 | #4,055 | 6 | #10,981 |
| 2006 | 56 | #3,018 | — | — |
| 2005 | 56 | #2,902 | — | — |
| 2004 | 54 | #2,927 | — | — |
| 2003 | 49 | #3,045 | — | — |
| 2002 | 74 | #2,229 | — | — |
| 2001 | 93 | #1,872 | — | — |
| 2000 | 89 | #1,901 | 9 | #6,854 |
| 1995 | 96 | #1,576 | — | — |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,700 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,705 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,126 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Alexius
- Alexius of Rome Religious figure · 400–412
- Alexius Meinong Philosopher · 1853–1920
- Alexius of Constantinople Religious figure
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexius mean?
From Latin Alexius, from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξιος (Aléxios) or Ἄλεξις (Álexis, “helper, defender”).
How popular is the name Alexius in 2025?
Alexius did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Alexius?
1,650 babies have been named Alexius in the United States since 1928, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alexius most popular?
Alexius peaked in 1998, when 121 newborns received the name.
Is Alexius a boy or girl name?
Alexius is used for both: about 92% of babies named Alexius have been girls and 8% boys.
Is the name Alexius rising or falling?
Alexius is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alexius?
Well-known people named Alexius include Alexius of Rome (religious figure), Alexius Meinong (philosopher), Alexius of Constantinople (religious figure).