boy's name
Alphus
AL-fus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 121
Alphus is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1952 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1921, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Alphus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 41 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 6 |
How Popular Is Alphus?
In 1952, Alphus was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Alphus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Alphus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Alphus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Alphus
- English AL-fus
Sibling Names for Alphus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Alphus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Alphus
How popular is the name Alphus?
In 1952, Alphus was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Alphus a girl's or a boy's name?
Alphus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Alphus?
Alphus has 2 syllables.
When was Alphus most popular?
Alphus peaked in 1921, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.