Alexis Unisex

Popularity: #477 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: uh-LEX-is //əˈlɛksɪs//

Origin: Greek; French

Meaning: Greek: defender of mankind; French: protector

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alexis has its roots in the Greek name Ἀλέξις (Alexis), which is derived from the verb ἀλέξω (alexo), meaning "to defend" or "to help." This etymology suggests a connotation of protection or assistance. The name was used in ancient Greece and can be traced back to classical literature, where it appeared in works by playwrights such as Plautus and Terence.

From Greek, the name transitioned into Latin as Alexis, maintaining its original form and meaning, before entering Old French as Alexys, which eventually influenced its adoption into Middle English as Alexis. Historically, the name Alexis has been associated with various notable figures, including saints and scholars.

One of the most significant early bearers was Saint Alexis, a Christian saint who lived in the 4th century and is venerated in both the Eastern and Western Christian traditions. His life story, which emphasizes themes of humility and devotion, contributed to the name's enduring appeal in Christian contexts.

Additionally, the name appears in the context of the King James Bible, where it is associated with the notion of divine protection, further solidifying its significance in religious and cultural narratives. Culturally, Alexis has resonated through various traditions, often symbolizing strength and support.

The name has been embraced in literature and the arts, appearing in various forms across different cultures. In some contexts, diminutives such as Lexi have emerged, reflecting a more affectionate or informal usage.

The name's historical and cultural associations have allowed it to maintain a presence across generations, embodying qualities of resilience and care.

Famous people named Alexis

In this section, you will find notable people named Alexis. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Alexis who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Alexis who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Alexis Bledel is an actress best known for Gilmore Girls, The Handmaid's Tale, and Sin City.

Alexis Ohanian is an entrepreneur best known for co-founding Reddit, Initialized Capital, and serving as a partner at Y Combinator.

Alexis Ren is a model and social media influencer best known for her work with brands like Aerie, and her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Alexis Arquette was an actress and transgender activist best known for her roles in The Wedding Singer, Pulp Fiction, and as a member of the Arquette family.

Alexis Knapp is an actress best known for her roles in Pitch Perfect, Project X, and So Undercover.

Fictional characters named Alexis

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Alexis Rose is a fictional character from the TV series Schitt's Creek. She is a member of the wealthy Rose family who learns to adapt to a simpler life after losing their fortune.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Alexis, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AlexanderAlessandroAlanaAlexaAlexiaAlixAlec

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Alexis. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AlecAlistairAlvinAxelAsherAndersAlaricAldenAvery

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alexis was first seen in the United States in 1882.

Alexis has ranked as high as #15 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Alexis has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Alexis is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Alexis was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Alexis.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,131 584 547
2024 1,250 640 610
2023 1,329 643 686
2022 1,551 670 881
2021 1,583 634 949
2020 1,649 616 1,033
2019 2,000 670 1,330
2018 2,332 676 1,656
2017 2,879 804 2,075
2016 3,661 965 2,696
2015 4,430 995 3,435
2014 5,422 1,175 4,247
2013 5,976 1,191 4,785
2012 6,935 1,560 5,375
2011 8,020 1,482 6,538
2010 9,900 1,621 8,279
2009 11,965 2,019 9,946
2008 12,075 2,341 9,734
2007 12,580 2,657 9,923
2006 14,442 3,203 11,239
2005 15,027 3,050 11,977
2004 17,652 4,175 13,477
2003 17,588 2,721 14,867
2002 18,015 2,379 15,636
2001 19,173 2,769 16,404
2000 20,346 2,715 17,631
1999 21,671 2,434 19,237
1998 22,095 2,317 19,778
1997 20,353 3,182 17,171
1996 18,387 1,795 16,592
1995 16,215 1,881 14,334
1994 14,327 1,288 13,039
1993 11,935 1,101 10,834
1992 8,715 767 7,948
1991 7,768 759 7,009
1990 5,995 738 5,257
1989 4,067 549 3,518
1988 3,318 418 2,900
1987 2,938 478 2,460
1986 2,626 429 2,197
1985 3,035 519 2,516
1984 3,767 475 3,292
1983 4,119 657 3,462
1982 3,883 760 3,123
1981 1,989 405 1,584
1980 1,621 352 1,269
1979 1,339 331 1,008
1978 1,025 254 771
1977 964 240 724
1976 907 214 693
1975 893 218 675
1974 781 180 601
1973 639 152 487
1972 533 136 397
1971 500 157 343
1970 477 124 353
1969 338 134 204
1968 286 111 175
1967 323 139 184
1966 289 103 186
1965 270 105 165
1964 190 86 104
1963 237 65 172
1962 230 76 154
1961 223 69 154
1960 233 65 168
1959 217 49 168
1958 231 46 185
1957 229 35 194
1956 226 45 181
1955 203 30 173
1954 210 33 177
1953 243 27 216
1952 280 28 252
1951 272 20 252
1950 248 18 230
1949 289 21 268
1948 231 14 217
1947 264 16 248
1946 237 16 221
1945 137 15 122
1944 147 23 124
1943 100 11 89
1942 52 16 36
1941 12 7 5
1940 7 7 0
1939 13 13 0
1938 5 5 0
1937 12 12 0
1935 9 9 0
1934 11 11 0
1933 13 13 0
1932 11 11 0
1931 17 12 5
1930 8 8 0
1929 11 11 0
1928 8 8 0
1927 11 11 0
1926 13 13 0
1925 18 18 0
1924 14 14 0
1923 17 17 0
1922 9 9 0
1921 19 19 0
1920 19 19 0
1919 18 18 0
1918 13 13 0
1917 19 19 0
1916 20 20 0
1915 14 14 0
1914 14 14 0
1913 6 6 0
1912 14 14 0
1911 8 8 0
1907 5 5 0
1895 5 5 0
1887 5 5 0
1882 6 6 0

Top States for Alexis (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 220
19%
TX 193
17%
NY 66
6%
FL 50
4%
AZ 49
4%
IL 45
4%
NC 44
4%
NJ 40
3%
GA 36
3%
PA 30
3%
OH 24
2%
CO 24
2%
VA 22
2%
KY 22
2%
TN 21
2%
IN 21
2%
OK 19
2%
WA 19
2%
MA 19
2%
SC 19
2%
MN 18
2%
NV 15
1%
MI 15
1%
AL 13
1%
KS 13
1%
AR 13
1%
WI 12
1%
UT 10
1%
MO 10
1%
OR 10
1%
ID 7
1%
ND 7
1%
MD 7
1%
MS 6
1%
WV 6
1%
LA 5
0%
CT 5
0%