Boy · #7,646 in 2026

Crixus

Name: Popularity of the name Crixus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Crixus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Crixus was a Gallic gladiator and military leader in the Third Servile War between the Roman Republic and rebel slaves. Born in Gaul, he was enslaved by the Romans under unknown circumstances and trained as a gladiator in Capua. His name means "one with curly hair" in Gaulish.

Current Rank

#7,646

Peak Rank

#3,890 (2014)

Total Babies

247

5-Yr Trend

-51%

2011

First Year

2026

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#3890

Peak Rank

247

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Crixus

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

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The Story of Crixus

Crixus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2011, with 15 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 26 Crixuss were born — ranking #3,890 that year. As of 2026, Crixus ranks #7,646 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-51%). In total, more than 247 Crixuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Crixus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Crixus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cruxes
Crysis
Crisis
Crocus
Caracas
Croesus
Crassus
Chryseis
Krokus
Crucis
Cresses
Crasis

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Crixus

What does the name Crixus mean?

How popular is Crixus in 2026?

In 2026, Crixus ranks #7,646 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Crixus most popular?

Crixus reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #3,890 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Crixus most popular?

Crixus has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Crixus.

Is Crixus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Crixus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Crixus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Crixus include Jakarri, Brysin, Yago. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Crixus

Crixus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 247 births in the dataset. Crixus's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #3,890. Use the chart and map above to compare Crixus'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.