Total births
1,515
Unisex name · since 1978
Alexius
1,515 babies named Alexius in U.S. Social Security records since 1978, with the highest year being 1998. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,515
- total births
- 1978–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1,515 girls have been named Alexius since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Alexius has been recorded 1,515 times among girls since 1978, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2017.
- 1,515 total births
- 1978–2017 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,515 girls have been named Alexius since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2017.
- 1,515
- total births
- 1978–2017
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Alexius was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
121 babies were named Alexius in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Alexius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Alexius's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 121, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Alexius at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Alexius popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2017
- Peak year (1998)
- 121
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Alexius popularity over time - boys
135 total births recorded since 1928 (Alexius as boys' name)
Alexius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Alexius's strongest decade.
772 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Alexius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 78
1980s
78 births
- 1990s
1990s
772 births
- 2000s
2000s
566 births
- 2010s 93
2010s
93 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 772 births (51% of all-time use).
How Alexius compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Alexius's total volume
Alexius vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Alexius by state
Where Alexius concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 98 | 6.5% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 96 | 6.3% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 59 | 3.9% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 49 | 3.2% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 49 | 3.2% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 45 | 3.0% |
| #7 | South Carolina | | 29 | 1.9% |
| #8 | Florida | | 25 | 1.7% |
Texas share of Alexius's total US births 6.5%
Even split
98 of 1,515 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Alexius appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alexius? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 1,515 babies named Alexius. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 121 births.
When was Alexius most popular? ▼
Alexius was most popular in the 1990s decade with 772 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Alexius most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alexius are Texas (98 births), Georgia (96 births), Mississippi (59 births).
Is Alexius a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Alexius is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,515 births, and as a boy's name it has 135 births.
How long has the name Alexius been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Alexius since 1978 -- 40 years through the most recent 2017 data.
What names are similar to Alexius? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alexis, Alexandra, Alexa, Alexandria, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Alexius's data
- Alexius's decade-level peak was the 1990s (772 total births); usage has since declined to 93 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Alexiuss (98 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Alexius
Nearby Names Like Alexius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alexius
Alexis Girl
#501 344,557 births
Alexandra Girl
#221 245,451 births
Alexa Girl
#806 131,551 births
Alexandria Girl
#463 104,548 births
Alejandra Girl
#578 54,015 births
Compare Alexius side by side: Alexius vs Alexis Alexius vs Alexandra Alexius vs Alexa
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1978–2017 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Alexius: Baby Name Since 1978 - 1,515 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alexius. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Alexius draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.