Americus Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-MER-ih-kus / əˈmɛrɪkəsLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'of America'; English: 'American'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Americus is derived from the Latin version of the name America, which itself is named after the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci. The name gained popularity in the 16th century as the New World was being explored and mapped. It reflects the growing recognition of America as a distinct geographical entity. The name has been used in various forms and adaptations across different cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Americus is rare and has not seen significant popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Americo
International Variants
- Amerigo (Italian)
- Américo (Spanish)
Famous people named Americus
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Americus was first seen in the United States in 1912. Americus has ranked as high as #837 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Americus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Americus (1917)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1937 | 5 |