Total births
1,266
Girls' name · since 1990
Elexus
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 1,266 babies named Elexus, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,266
- total births
- 1990–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
Elexus sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,266 recorded since 1990.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Elexus has been recorded 1,266 times among girls since 1990, 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 1990 to 2016.
- 1,266 total births
- 1990–2016 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,266 girls have been named Elexus since 1990, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2016.
- 1,266
- total births
- 1990–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Elexus was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
128 babies were named Elexus in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Elexus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Elexus splits its recorded history at 2003: 22% of all births land in the more recent half, 78% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1990 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1997 peak of 128 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Elexus at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1990
Elexus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2016
- Peak year (1997)
- 128
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Elexus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Elexus's strongest decade.
794 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Elexus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
794 births
- 2000s
2000s
399 births
- 2010s 73
2010s
73 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 794 births (63% of all-time use).
How Elexus 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 Elexus's total volume
Elexus vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Elexus by state
Where Elexus concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 149 | 11.8% |
| #2 | California | | 99 | 7.8% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 42 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 41 | 3.2% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 32 | 2.5% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 30 | 2.4% |
| #7 | New York | | 22 | 1.7% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 17 | 1.3% |
Texas share of Elexus's total US births 11.8%
Even split
149 of 1,266 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 19 reporting states.
Elexus appears in 19 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elexus? ▼
Since 1990, Social Security records show 1,266 babies named Elexus. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1997, with 128 births.
When was Elexus most popular? ▼
Elexus was most popular in the 1990s decade with 794 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Elexus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elexus are Texas (149 births), California (99 births), Georgia (42 births).
How long has the name Elexus been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Elexus since 1990 -- 27 years through the most recent 2016 data.
What names are similar to Elexus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eleanor, Elena, Eleanore, Eleanora, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Elexus's data
- Elexus's decade-level peak was the 1990s (794 total births); usage has since declined to 73 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Elexuss (149 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 Elexus
Nearby Names Like Elexus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elexus
Eleanor Girl
#14 336,678 births
Elena Girl
#46 108,013 births
Eleanore Girl
#1510 18,724 births
Eleanora Girl
#887 8,322 births
Eleni Girl
#1005 6,822 births
Compare Elexus side by side: Elexus vs Eleanor Elexus vs Elena Elexus vs Eleanore
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, 1990–2016 (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. "Elexus: Baby Name Since 1990 - 1,266 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elexus. 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 Elexus 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.