Boy · #10,556 in 2026

Alexian

The Alexians, or Cellites, officially named as the Congregation of Alexian Brothers, abbreviated C.F.A., is a Catholic lay religious congregation of Pontifical Right for men, specifically devoted to caring for the sick. The congregation has its origin in Europe at the time of the Black Death. Its members follow the Rule of Saint Augustine.

Current Rank
#10,556
Peak Rank
#10,556 (2001)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2001
First Year
2001
Last Year
2001
Peak Year
#10556
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Alexian

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Alexians, or Cellites, officially named as the Congregation of Alexian Brothers, abbreviated C.F.A., is a Catholic lay religious congregation of Pontifical Right for men, specifically devoted to caring for the sick. The congregation has its origin in Europe at the time of the Black Death. Its members follow the Rule of Saint Augustine.

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Origin & history
The Alexians trace their origin to the early 12th-century Beghards , male counterparts of the Beguines , laywomen who followed a devout style of life that included a limited degree of life in common. The men first came to prominence in the city of Mechelen , in the Duchy of Brabant (in central Flanders , now Belgium ), during the 14th century, during the terrible ravages of the Black Death . To face this challenge, some laymen united under the guidance of a man named Tobias to succor the plague-stricken. They did not take vows or adopt the practices of monastic life . One of their most obvious

The Story of Alexian

Alexian first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 5 Alexians were born — ranking #10,556 that year. As of 2026, Alexian ranks #10,556 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Alexians have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Alexian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alexian

What does the name Alexian mean?
The Alexians, or Cellites, officially named as the Congregation of Alexian Brothers, abbreviated C.F.A., is a Catholic lay religious congregation of Pontifical Right for men, specifically devoted to caring for the sick. The congregation has its origin in Europe at the time of the Black Death. Its members follow the Rule of Saint Augustine.
How popular is Alexian in 2026?
In 2026, Alexian ranks #10,556 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Alexian most popular?
Alexian reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #10,556 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Alexian a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Alexian is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Alexian?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Alexian include Abdelkareem, Abey, Aidann. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Alexian

Alexian is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Alexian's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #10,556. Use the chart and map above to compare Alexian's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.