Alexei Unisex
Origin(s)
Russian; Greek
Meaning
Defender of mankind (Greek); Noble (Russian)
Historical & Cultural Background
Alexei is a variant of the name Alexius, which has roots in ancient Greek. It has been a popular name in Russia, particularly among the nobility and royalty. The name is associated with several saints in the Eastern Orthodox Church. In modern times, it remains a common name in various cultures.
Trend Summary
Alexei has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Alex, Alaric, Alistair, Alvin, Andrei, Artem, Arseny, Anton, Avery
Variants
- Aleksey
- Alexey
International Variants
- Aleksy (Polish)
- Alexis (French)
- Aleksandr (Russian)
Famous people named Alexei
Alexei Navalny is a Russian opposition leader known for his anti-corruption activism.
Alexei Tolstoy was a Russian writer and playwright, recognized for his contributions to literature.
Alexei Shirov is a Latvian chess grandmaster, celebrated for his achievements in international chess.
Alexei Sayle is a British comedian and actor, known for his work in television and film.
Fictional characters named Alexei
Alexei Romanov is a character in various historical novels and films about the Russian royal family.
Alexei in the video game 'Metro 2033' is a soldier who plays a role in the post-apocalyptic narrative.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alexei was first seen in the United States in 1961. Alexei has ranked as high as #1312 nationally which occurred in 2021 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Alexei has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alexei (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 8 | |
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 13 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 48 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 45 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 45 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 47 |