Alexis
Alexis is derived from the Greek name Alexios, meaning 'defender' or 'helper.' Originally a male name, it has been widely embraced as a feminine name in English-speaking countries since the 1980s.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 507. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 6,538
- 2012: 5,375
- 2013: 4,785
- 2014: 4,247
- 2015: 3,435
- 2016: 2,696
- 2017: 2,075
- 2018: 1,656
- 2019: 1,330
- 2020: 1,033
- 2021: 949
- 2022: 881
- 2023: 686
- 2024: 610
- 2025: 547
- 2026 (projected): 507
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most English-speaking countries
- •Works well in both professional and casual settings
- •Gender-neutral origin gives it a modern, empowered feel
- •Popular nickname 'Lexi' is equally beloved and frequently used
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Famous People
Alexis Bledel
Actress (Gilmore Girls, The Handmaid's Tale)
Alexis Knapp
Actress (Pitch Perfect)
Alexis Texas
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Alexis Smith
Classic Hollywood actress
Statistics
344,557
Total births since 1880
1998
Peak year
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