Aloysius Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Aloysius means 'famous warrior'.
Meaning of the Name Aloysius
Aloysius is derived from the Latin name Aloisius, which itself is a variant of the Provençal name Aloys. The name is believed to have originated from a Germanic name meaning 'famous warrior'. It is associated with Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, a 16th-century Italian Jesuit saint. Aloysius is a strong and noble name with a rich history.
Popularity of the Name Aloysius
The popularity for the name Aloysius peaked in popularity in the year 1916 with 199 births, which ranked number 842 out of 8,692 unique names for that year. Aloysius had the most male births in 1916 with 199, which ranked number 394 out of 4,535 male names. The number of births for the name Aloysius has increased sharply over the last ten years from 12 births to 19 births, an increase of 58.33%. Among males, Aloysius has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 19 births, an increase of 58.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Aloysius
- 20 Year Trend of Aloysius: 46.15%
- 10 Year Trend of Aloysius: 58.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Aloysius: 58.33%
Popularity of Aloysius by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Aloysius. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Aloysius in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Aloysius is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Aloysius
- Total Births of Aloysius: 20 (4.70%)
- Male Births of Aloysius: 20 (4.70%)
Given the upward trend of Aloysius over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.70% increase in total births, for a total of 20 births in 2024. Male births for Aloysius have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 20 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.70%.