Work ruler
Americus is the Latinized form of the Germanic name Emmerich. While it is the namesake for the Americas (via explorer Amerigo Vespucci), as a given name it carries the etymological sense of a powerful or industrious leader. It has a long but rare history of use in the United States for both genders.
Less common today
Americus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,778 in 2002.
The protagonist's daughter, named for the town where she was born · Where the Heart Is
American pioneer and early settler in the Oregon Territory
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
