Alexis
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
411,469 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1998 Peak Popularity Year
22,095 Peak Births

Alexis Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Alexis is a name of Greek origin, meaning 'defender' or 'helper'. It evolved from the Ancient Greek Alexios to the modern form Alexis. The name has biblical relevance through Saint Alexius. It gained popularity in the Middle Ages and remains a trendy and sophisticated unisex name today.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alexis"

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Pronunciation

/əˈlɛksɪs/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

The name Alexis derives from the Greek name 'Alexios', which means 'defender' or 'helper'. It is rooted in the Greek verb 'alexo', meaning 'to defend' or 'to help'.

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Meaning

defender, helper

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Language Evolution

Alexios (Ancient Greek), Alexis (Modern Greek)

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Historical Usage

The name Alexis gained popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in Christian contexts due to the veneration of Saint Alexius, a popular saint in medieval Christianity.

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Variants & Derivatives

Alex, Lexi, Alexa, Alexia

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Modern Popularity & Image

In contemporary times, Alexis is viewed as a unisex name, often associated with modernity and sophistication. It remains popular in various cultures.

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Famous People

Alexis de Tocqueville, Alexis Bledel, Alexis Ohanian

📊 Alexis Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Gradually Declining
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Gradually Declining

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✨ Alexis Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 22,095 peak births in 1998

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 13 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alexis"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Alexis"

"Alexis" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2016th of 7545 251
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2304th of 6773 192
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1199th of 7552 759
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 595th of 10718 2,950
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 293rd of 16616 13,020
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 161st of 24088 40,624
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 401st of 23106 9,673
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1788th of 9204 381
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 691st of 12526 3,734
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 421st of 19264 8,236
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 54th of 27321 100,066
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 11th of 35406 207,204
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 141st of 30306 24,363

Regional Popularity of "Alexis" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 77.23%
1065th/1379
77.22%
1827th/2366
-
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 67.99%
1058th/1556
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
56.76%
1264th/2227
29.67%
721st/2430
48.62%
1387th/2853
42.56%
1181st/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
26.86%
789th/2937
9.24%
322nd/3483
20.18%
710th/3518
16.42%
664th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
13.98%
515th/3685
4.51%
202nd/4475
7.22%
375th/5194
3.63%
229th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
5.41%
248th/4582
3.81%
197th/5164
2.17%
159th/7313
1.33%
99th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
15.54%
619th/3984
9.47%
425th/4487
5.82%
397th/6822
4.80%
301st/6276

Regional Popularity of "Alexis" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
65.98%
1020th/1546
51.03%
794th/1556
83.34%
1961st/2353
62.83%
972nd/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
30.89%
688th/2227
19.63%
477th/2430
34.17%
975th/2853
25.23%
700th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
15.93%
468th/2937
8.79%
306th/3483
14.92%
525th/3518
9.55%
386th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
1.52%
56th/3685
1.23%
55th/4475
0.92%
48th/5194
0.78%
49th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
0.15%
7th/4582
0.35%
18th/5164
0.08%
6th/7313
0.17%
13th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
3.06%
122nd/3984
3.63%
163rd/4487
2.32%
158th/6822
2.31%
145th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Alexis"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Alexis" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Alexis" in the United States

The name Alexis is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Alexis has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too rising for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too rising for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, too rising for female in South, falling for male in West, too rising for female in West. Across generations, 'Alexis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2016th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2304th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1199th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 595th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 293rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 161st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 401st out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1788th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 691st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 421st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 54th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 141st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alexis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Alexis name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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