Alexis

Rank 361st Gender Neutral

In 2022, the name Alexis was 361st most popular baby name for girls and 436th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,533 babies were named Alexis in the United States. The gender distribution for "Alexis" is 56.7% female and 43.3% male.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,193 babies in the United States were named Alexis. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.4% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Alexis is around 24 to 25 years old.

The name "Alexis" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Alexis include Alex and Lexi.

Alexis Meaning & Origin

Alexis is a unisex name of Greek origin that means "defender" or "helper", often evoking connotations of strength and protection.

The name Alexis is described as classy, vivacious and intellectual.

Pronunciation

Alexis is pronounced uh-lek-sis in English. The name Alexis has 6 letters and 3, 4 or 5 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Alexis

The name Alexis is used by both males and females, making it a gender-neutral or unisex name.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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