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Alexis Unisex

Popularity: #440 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationuh-LEX-is / /əˈlɛksɪs/

Greek; French

Meaning

Greek: defender of mankind; French: protector

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alexis has roots in ancient Greek, derived from the name Alexandros. It gained popularity in France and other French-speaking regions during the 20th century. The name is often associated with strength and protection, reflecting its meaning. In modern times, Alexis has become a popular name for girls in various cultures.

Trend Summary

Alexis has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Alexia
  • Lexi

International Variants

  • Aleksis (Finnish)
  • Alexis (Spanish)
  • Alexis (Italian)

Famous people named Alexis

Alexis Bledel is an American actress known for her role in the television series 'Gilmore Girls'.

Alexis Ohanian is an American internet entrepreneur and co-founder of Reddit.

Alexis de Tocqueville was a French political thinker and historian, best known for his work 'Democracy in America'.

Alexis Knapp is an American actress and model known for her roles in the 'Pitch Perfect' film series.

Fictional characters named Alexis

Alexis Carrington is a character from the television series 'Dynasty', known for her strong personality and dramatic storylines.

Alexis Rose is a character in the television series 'Schitt's Creek', recognized for her quirky fashion sense and character development.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alexis was first seen in the United States in 1931. Alexis has ranked as high as #23 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Alexis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alexis (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 95
17%
TX 51
9%
NY 34
6%
FL 32
6%
AZ 23
4%
NC 22
4%
IL 21
4%
PA 20
4%
NJ 19
3%
OH 18
3%
KY 17
3%
VA 14
3%
IN 13
2%
WI 12
2%
CO 12
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19315
19415
194236
194389
1944124
1945122
1946221
1947248
1948217
1949268
1950230
1951252
1952252
1953216
1954177
1955173
1956181
1957194
1958185
1959168
1960168
1961154
1962154
1963172
1964104
1965165
1966186
1967185
1968174
1969204
1970353
1971344
1972396
1973487
1974601
1975676
1976693
1977724
1978771
19791,008
19801,269
19811,584
19823,122
19833,462
19843,292
19852,517
19862,198
19872,460
19882,901
19893,518
19905,257
19917,009
19927,948
199310,833
199413,039
199514,334
199616,592
199717,171
199819,778
199919,237
200017,631
200116,404
200215,636
200314,867
200413,477
200511,976
200611,239
20079,923
20089,734
20099,944
20108,278
20116,537
20125,372
20134,785
20144,246
20153,435
20162,695
20172,072
20181,655
20191,328
20201,033
2021947
2022877
2023686
2024604