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Americus

Pronunciation: [ uhm-EHR-ihk-uhs ]

Girl Name #55,538 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Americus is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced uhm-EHR-ihk-uhs.

Popularity Over Time

#55,538
Current Rank
Peaked 2002 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#55,538
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ame Amy Ameie Amerie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Americus

Is Americus a boy or girl name?
Americus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #55538. As a boy name, it is ranked #37943. Americus is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Americus?
Americus is pronounced uhm-EHR-ihk-uhs.
How popular is the name Americus?
Americus is currently ranked #55538 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Americus?
Common nicknames for Americus include Ame, Amy, Ameie, and Amerie.
Is Americus a common or rare name?
Americus is an uncommon name, ranked #55538 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Americus

Americus is a girl name .

Is Americus a boy or girl name? Americus is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #55,538 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #37,943. Americus is more commonly used as a boy name.

Americus is currently ranked #55,538 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Americus include Ame, Amy, Ameie, and Amerie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Americus include America, Amerie, Ameri, Amery, Ameria . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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