Alexis
From French Alexis, from Latin Alexis, ultimately from Ancient Greek Ἄλεξις (Álexis, “helper, defender”).
Every Alexis since 1882 — 412,632 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alexis
Alexis is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #554 in 2025 with 547 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 412,632 American babies have been named Alexis — about 84% girls and 16% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1998, when 22,095 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 Alexis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alexis 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 | 547 | #554 | 584 | #513 |
| 2024 | 610 | #501 | 640 | #484 |
| 2023 | 686 | #448 | 643 | #472 |
| 2022 | 881 | #359 | 670 | #458 |
| 2021 | 949 | #342 | 634 | #469 |
| 2020 | 1,033 | #311 | 616 | #481 |
| 2019 | 1,330 | #235 | 670 | #450 |
| 2018 | 1,656 | #179 | 676 | #445 |
| 2017 | 2,075 | #143 | 804 | #397 |
| 2016 | 2,696 | #118 | 965 | #350 |
| 2015 | 3,435 | #85 | 995 | #344 |
| 2014 | 4,247 | #65 | 1,175 | #303 |
| 2013 | 4,785 | #47 | 1,191 | #295 |
| 2012 | 5,375 | #40 | 1,560 | #229 |
| 2011 | 6,538 | #26 | 1,482 | #242 |
| 2010 | 8,279 | #16 | 1,621 | #223 |
| 2009 | 9,946 | #13 | 2,019 | #186 |
| 2008 | 9,734 | #15 | 2,341 | #169 |
| 2007 | 9,923 | #19 | 2,657 | #158 |
| 2006 | 11,239 | #14 | 3,203 | #130 |
| 2005 | 11,977 | #13 | 3,050 | #132 |
| 2004 | 13,477 | #11 | 4,175 | #103 |
| 2003 | 14,867 | #7 | 2,721 | #150 |
| 2002 | 15,636 | #5 | 2,379 | #161 |
| 2001 | 16,404 | #5 | 2,769 | #143 |
| 2000 | 17,631 | #6 | 2,715 | #144 |
| 1995 | 14,334 | #14 | 1,881 | #174 |
| 1990 | 5,257 | #66 | 738 | #336 |
| 1985 | 2,516 | #112 | 519 | #355 |
| 1980 | 1,269 | #205 | 352 | #441 |
| 1975 | 675 | #328 | 218 | #544 |
| 1970 | 353 | #536 | 124 | #737 |
| 1965 | 165 | #771 | 105 | #724 |
| 1960 | 168 | #789 | 65 | #940 |
| 1955 | 173 | #719 | 30 | #1,396 |
| 1950 | 230 | #543 | 18 | #1,747 |
| 1945 | 122 | #667 | 15 | #1,773 |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #2,878 |
| 1935 | — | — | 9 | #2,532 |
| 1930 | — | — | 8 | #3,028 |
| 1925 | — | — | 18 | #1,873 |
| 1920 | — | — | 19 | #1,821 |
| 1915 | — | — | 14 | #1,970 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,083 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Alexis
- Alexis de Tocqueville Historian · 1805–1859
- Alexis of Russia Politician · 1629–1676
- Alexis Carrel Physician · 1873–1944
- Alexis Clairaut Mathematician · 1713–1765
- Alexis Tsipras Politician · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alexis mean?
From French Alexis, from Latin Alexis, ultimately from Ancient Greek Ἄλεξις (Álexis, “helper, defender”).
How popular is the name Alexis in 2025?
Alexis ranked #554 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 547 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alexis?
412,632 babies have been named Alexis in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alexis most popular?
Alexis peaked in 1998, when 22,095 newborns received the name.
Is Alexis a boy or girl name?
Alexis is used for both: about 84% of babies named Alexis have been girls and 16% boys.
Is the name Alexis rising or falling?
Alexis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alexis?
Well-known people named Alexis include Alexis de Tocqueville (historian), Alexis of Russia (politician), Alexis Carrel (physician).