Addicus
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "brave and courageous".
Name Census estimates that about 68 living Americans carry the first name Addicus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Addicus today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Addicus births was 2016 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Addicus. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Addicus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
68
~ 1 in 5,040,505 Americans
Peak year
2016
12 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,297
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Addicus: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Addicus from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 44 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Addicus remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Addicus by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Addicus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Addicus
The name Addicus is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, with roots dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "addikos," meaning "just" or "fair." The name was initially associated with the concept of justice and righteousness in ancient Greek culture.
During the classical period of ancient Greece, the name Addicus was not widely used, but it gained popularity in the Hellenistic era, particularly among scholars and philosophers who valued the virtues of justice and fairness. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Addicus of Rhodes, a renowned philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE and was known for his teachings on ethics and morality.
In the Byzantine era, the name Addicus was occasionally used among Christian communities in the eastern Mediterranean region. It is mentioned in some early Christian writings and texts, although its usage remained relatively rare.
The first notable historical figure with the name Addicus was Addicus of Miletus, a Greek mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 5th century CE. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of astronomy and for his work on calculating the positions of celestial bodies.
In the Middle Ages, the name Addicus was scarcely used in Europe, but it resurfaced during the Renaissance period. One of the most prominent individuals with this name was Addicus Buonarroti, an Italian sculptor and architect who lived in the 16th century. He was a distant relative of the renowned artist Michelangelo Buonarroti and is known for his work on several churches and palaces in Rome.
Another notable figure with the name Addicus was Addicus von Schauenburg, a German nobleman and military leader who lived in the 17th century. He played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War and was renowned for his strategic military campaigns.
In the 18th century, Addicus Montague was a British philosopher and writer who contributed to the field of political theory and advocated for the rights of individuals in society.
The 19th century saw the birth of Addicus Ellsworth, an American explorer and naturalist who led several expeditions to the American West and made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the region.
While the name Addicus has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds, each leaving their mark on various fields and disciplines.
People
Addicus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Addicus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Addicus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Addicus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 68 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Addicus going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,040,505 US residents.
Is Addicus a common name?
We classify Addicus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 69 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Addicus most popular?
The single biggest year for Addicus was 2016, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Addicus is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Addicus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Addicus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Addicus in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Addicus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Addicus in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Addicus can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Addicus?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Addicus, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.