Alexi
Every Alexi since 1965 — 5,976 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alexi
Alexi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,419 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 5,976 American babies have been named Alexi — about 71% girls and 29% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1998, when 236 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alexi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alexi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,419 | 18 | #5,213 |
| 2024 | 26 | #5,025 | 21 | #4,710 |
| 2023 | 36 | #4,049 | 40 | #3,057 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,207 | 31 | #3,619 |
| 2021 | 47 | #3,342 | 29 | #3,741 |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,268 | 22 | #4,430 |
| 2019 | 43 | #3,554 | 34 | #3,349 |
| 2018 | 43 | #3,566 | 23 | #4,360 |
| 2017 | 50 | #3,193 | 23 | #4,331 |
| 2016 | 77 | #2,413 | 25 | #4,103 |
| 2015 | 77 | #2,383 | 29 | #3,689 |
| 2014 | 68 | #2,584 | 30 | #3,534 |
| 2013 | 71 | #2,508 | 35 | #3,127 |
| 2012 | 91 | #2,096 | 37 | #3,060 |
| 2011 | 126 | #1,673 | 41 | #2,854 |
| 2010 | 156 | #1,450 | 44 | #2,731 |
| 2009 | 123 | #1,769 | 45 | #2,704 |
| 2008 | 145 | #1,573 | 73 | #1,948 |
| 2007 | 140 | #1,598 | 56 | #2,306 |
| 2006 | 151 | #1,468 | 54 | #2,310 |
| 2005 | 140 | #1,494 | 54 | #2,207 |
| 2004 | 134 | #1,498 | 65 | #1,880 |
| 2003 | 173 | #1,225 | 42 | #2,473 |
| 2002 | 196 | #1,084 | 40 | #2,473 |
| 2001 | 165 | #1,225 | 50 | #2,086 |
| 2000 | 164 | #1,210 | 50 | #2,016 |
| 1995 | 135 | #1,254 | 43 | #1,955 |
| 1990 | 94 | #1,594 | 27 | #2,489 |
| 1985 | 24 | #3,518 | 22 | #2,358 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,550 | 13 | #3,260 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,499 | 13 | #2,906 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,377 | 6 | #4,241 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,251 |
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Famous people named Alexi
- Alexi Lalas Soccer player · b. 1970
- Alexi Laiho Musician · b. 1979
- Alexi Grewal Cyclist · b. 1960
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alexi in 2025?
Alexi ranked #5,419 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alexi?
5,976 babies have been named Alexi in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alexi most popular?
Alexi peaked in 1998, when 236 newborns received the name.
Is Alexi a boy or girl name?
Alexi is used for both: about 71% of babies named Alexi have been girls and 29% boys.
Is the name Alexi rising or falling?
Alexi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alexi?
Well-known people named Alexi include Alexi Lalas (soccer player), Alexi Laiho (musician), Alexi Grewal (cyclist).