Alexis Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alexis is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alexis?
Alexis is spelled A-L-E-X-I-S. The name has 6 letters.
Alexis at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Alexis is derived from the Greek verb “alexein”, meaning “to defend” or “to help.”
- Origin
- Alexis may derive from the ancient Greek name Alexis, and it is commonly associated with Greek heritage.
- Pronunciation
- AL-eks-is · 3 syllables
Alexis Popularity in 2025
Rank#554
Recorded Births547
Rank#513
Recorded Births584
- Girls usage fell 53 places to #554 and recorded 63 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 29 places to #513 and recorded 56 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Alexis Mean?
Alexis is derived from the Greek verb “alexein”, meaning “to defend” or “to help.”
Origin: Alexis may derive from the ancient Greek name Alexis, and it is commonly associated with Greek heritage.
How Do You Pronounce Alexis?
PronunciationAL-eks-is
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Alexis?
- History
- The name Alexis has appeared in various historical contexts, including literature from ancient Greece.
Alexis Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 547 | #554 |
| 2025 | Boys | 584 | #513 |
| 2024 | Girls | 610 | #501 |
| 2024 | Boys | 640 | #484 |
| 2023 | Girls | 686 | #448 |
| 2023 | Boys | 643 | #471 |
| 2022 | Girls | 881 | #359 |
| 2022 | Boys | 670 | #458 |
| 2021 | Girls | 949 | #342 |
| 2021 | Boys | 634 | #469 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,033 | #311 |
| 2020 | Boys | 616 | #481 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,330 | #235 |
| 2019 | Boys | 670 | #450 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,656 | #179 |
| 2018 | Boys | 676 | #445 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,075 | #143 |
| 2017 | Boys | 804 | #397 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,696 | #118 |
| 2016 | Boys | 965 | #350 |
| 2015 | Girls | 3,435 | #85 |
| 2015 | Boys | 995 | #344 |
| 2014 | Girls | 4,247 | #65 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,175 | #303 |
When Was Alexis Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1998 · Girls
19,778 recorded births
National rank #6
1999 · Girls
19,237 recorded births
National rank #3
2000 · Girls
17,631 recorded births
National rank #6
1997 · Girls
17,171 recorded births
National rank #8
Where Alexis Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #280 | 11 |
| NM | #296 | 5 |
| NE | #396 | 5 |
| KS | #404 | 8 |
| KY | #405 | 10 |
| MI | #406 | 21 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #289 | 134 |
| CA | #306 | 120 |
| IL | #334 | 32 |
| AZ | #392 | 19 |
| MD | #407 | 12 |
| NE | #432 | 5 |