Alexius

Girl name

Alexius has been given to 1,650 babies in the U.S. since 1928. It peaked in 1998.

Meaning & origin /əˈlɛk.si.əs/

From Latin Alexius, from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξιος (Aléxios) or Ἄλεξις (Álexis, “helper, defender”).

Origin: Ancient Greek

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,650

Peak year

1998 (121 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1928

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

92% girls / 8% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Alexius — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Alexisgirl

412,632 babies since 1882

Alexusgirl

18,875 babies since 1981

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FAQ

How popular is the name Alexius?

Alexius has been given to 1,650 babies in the U.S. since 1928. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Alexius peak?

Alexius peaked in 1998, when 121 babies were given the name.

Is Alexius a girl or boy name?

Alexius is primarily a girl name (92% of babies named Alexius are girls).

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