Elexus
Every Elexus since 1990 — 1,266 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elexus
Elexus is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1990, 1,266 American babies have been named Elexus. Its peak came in 1997, when 128 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elexus stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elexus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,861 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,246 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,186 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,950 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,323 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,011 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,384 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,198 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,399 |
| 2006 | 36 | #4,090 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,866 |
| 2004 | 42 | #3,512 |
| 2003 | 39 | #3,614 |
| 2002 | 47 | #3,077 |
| 2001 | 68 | #2,340 |
| 2000 | 76 | #2,129 |
| 1995 | 112 | #1,441 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,827 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elexus in 2025?
Elexus did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Elexus?
1,266 babies have been named Elexus in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elexus most popular?
Elexus peaked in 1997, when 128 newborns received the name.
Is Elexus a boy or girl name?
Elexus is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elexus rising or falling?
Elexus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.