Aloysius

Aloysius is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 21 boys in the United States.

Aloysius at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Aloysius

Aloysius belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Aloysius first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #312 in 1893, and in 2024 21 babies received the name — 5,704 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Aloysius in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#312 in 1893
Peak year
1916
Babies named Aloysius in 2024
21
Total since 1880
5,704

Aloysius in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2014
Best rank
#3451 in 2021
Babies named Aloysius in 2024
3
Total since 1996
29

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aloysius mean?

The meaning of Aloysius is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Aloysius a boy or girl name?

Aloysius is a boy name. In 2024, 21 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Aloysius?

Aloysius comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Aloysius?

Aloysius first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #312 in 1893, and 21 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].