Alexis: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A strong defender with modern appeal.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #309
- Peak
- #3 in 1999
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Alexis Means
Alexis is a girl name of English origin. A strong defender with modern appeal.
How Popular Alexis Is
Alexis currently ranks #309 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3 in 1999. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Alexis
- Alexis was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #3 in 1999.
- Once a top name, Alexis has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Alexis has been a top 100 name across 113+ years of American history.
- Alexis is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Alexis
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Alexis
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Alexis.
Questions About Alexis
What does Alexis mean?
Alexis is a girl name of English origin. A strong defender with modern appeal.
How popular is Alexis?
Alexis currently ranks #309 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3 in 1999. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Alexis come from?
Alexis comes from English roots. Alexis was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #3 in 1999.
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