girls' name · peaked 1996

Elexis

Every Elexis since 1975 — 2,825 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.040.080.110.1518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1996Girls
Rank 2025
#12,268
among girls
Babies in 2025
7
named Elexis
Peak year
1996
176 babies
All-time total
2,825
since 1975

The story of Elexis

Elexis is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,268 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1975, 2,825 American babies have been named Elexis. Its peak came in 1996, when 176 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 Elexis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Elexis year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025 7 #12,268
2024 7 #12,535
2023
2022 5 #15,994
2021 9 #10,515
2020 7 #12,514
2019 6 #14,284
2018 13 #8,269
2017 6 #14,643
2016 19 #6,491
2015 34 #4,246
2014 27 #5,065
2013 40 #3,803
2012 33 #4,413
2011 39 #3,861
2010 74 #2,497
2009 90 #2,191
2008 89 #2,223
2007 79 #2,401
2006 98 #2,019
2005 86 #2,146
2004 102 #1,857
2003 118 #1,629
2002 120 #1,559
2001 133 #1,423
2000 141 #1,338
1995 138 #1,236
1990 40 #2,865
1985 18 #4,320
1980 6 #9,416
1975 5 #9,483
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Elexis in 2025?

Elexis ranked #12,268 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Elexis?

2,825 babies have been named Elexis in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Elexis most popular?

Elexis peaked in 1996, when 176 newborns received the name.

Is Elexis a boy or girl name?

Elexis is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Elexis rising or falling?

Elexis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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