Boy · #10,791 in 2026

Laxus

Laxus is a genus of nematode worms from the subfamily Stilbonematinae of the family Desmodoridae. Like other members of this subfamily, they are covered by a layer of symbiotic sulfur-oxidizing bacteria, which in Laxus are coccoid in shape.

Current Rank
#10,791
Peak Rank
#10,599 (2020)
Total Babies
12
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2020
First Year
2021
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#10599
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Laxus

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

Laxus is a genus of nematode worms from the subfamily Stilbonematinae of the family Desmodoridae. Like other members of this subfamily, they are covered by a layer of symbiotic sulfur-oxidizing bacteria, which in Laxus are coccoid in shape.

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The Story of Laxus

Laxus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2020, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 6 Laxuss were born — ranking #10,599 that year. As of 2026, Laxus ranks #10,791 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Laxuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Laxus

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Laxus

What does the name Laxus mean?
Laxus is a genus of nematode worms from the subfamily Stilbonematinae of the family Desmodoridae. Like other members of this subfamily, they are covered by a layer of symbiotic sulfur-oxidizing bacteria, which in Laxus are coccoid in shape.
How popular is Laxus in 2026?
In 2026, Laxus ranks #10,791 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Laxus most popular?
Laxus reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #10,599 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Laxus a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Laxus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Laxus?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laxus include Rocklan, Kenin, Marquees. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Laxus

Laxus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2020 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Laxus's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #10,599. Use the chart and map above to compare Laxus'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.