NAME PROFILE
Americus
Derived from the Latin word 'barbarus' meaning foreign woman, it portrays an individual with a cosmic, adventurous spirit and a bold, trailblazing personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 622 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2002 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1917 |
| Most recent | 2012 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
IN — 33%MI — 17%TX — 17%TN — 17%GA — 17%
Notable People
Jane Fonda (Actress known for her iconic portrayal in the film Barbarella) · Jean-Claude Forest (Writer and illustrator who created the original Barbarella comic strip) · Sven Väth (Musician and producer behind the electronic project Barbarella) · Roger Vadim (Director who brought the character Barbarella to the silver screen) · Anita Pallenberg (Actress who played the Great Tyrant in the classic science fiction film)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BarbieBellaEllaBabs
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