Alexis Name Meaning

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Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Alexis Zorba is a famous character from the novel “Zorba the Greek” by Nikos Kazantzakis, showcasing the name in literature​

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A Deep Dive

Alexis Overview

Meaning

Defender, helper, protector

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from Greek name “Alexios,” meaning “to defend” or “to help”​

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/əˈlɛksɪs/

Popularity

Alexis is a popular unisex name used in many countries, notably in the USA, Canada, and Australia. In the USA, Alexis was ranked 309th for girls in 2023​

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Popular, Cool, Edgy

Associated Traits

Mystical, wise, eccentric, intuitive

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Alexis is often associated with protection and guardianship, reflecting its Greek origins​

Name Day

February 17th (France, Spain), March 17th (Greece), July 17th (Germany), December 12th (Sweden)​
A Deep Dive

Alexis Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Alexandra, Alexa, Alexia, Alessandra, Aleksandra

Common Nicknames

Lex, Ally, Allie

Diminutives

Lexi, Al, Ali, Xis

Famous People

  • Alexis de Tocqueville
    (French Historian)
  • Alexis Arquette
    (American Actress)
  • Alexis Bledel
    (American Actress)
  • Alexis Denisof
    (American Actor)
  • Alexis Tsipras
    (Greek Politician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Alexis Rose
    ("Schitt's Creek," TV Series)
  • Alexis Castle
    ("Castle," TV Series)
  • Alexis Carrington
    ("Dynasty," TV Series)
  • "Alexis"
    ("The O.C.," TV Series)
  • Alexis Rhodes
    ("Yu-Gi-Oh! GX," Anime Series)

Places

  • Alexis Village
    (Warren County, Illinois, USA)
  • Alexis Creek Community
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Alexis Nihon Plaza
    (Quebec, Canada)
  • Alexis Park
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Alexis Road
    (Ohio, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Alexis?

Alexis means “helper” or “defender,” suggesting a strong, protective personality. This translates to them being reliable and supportive friends.

What Is the Origin of The Name Alexis?

Alexis comes from the Greek name “Alexios,” which means “to defend” or “to help.” It has roots in ancient Greece and has been used in various cultures for centuries.

Alexis Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Alexis in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3422021#3612022#4492023
Top 3 Rankings#31999#52001#52002

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Alexis

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023449
(-88 from 2022)
681
(-194 from 2022)
0.03893
2022361
(-19 from 2021)
875
(-72 from 2021)
0.04880
2021342
(-32 from 2020)
947
(-84 from 2020)
0.05286
2020310
(-75 from 2019)
1031
(-297 from 2019)
0.05832
2019235
(-56 from 2018)
1328
(-324 from 2018)
0.07238
2018179
(-36 from 2017)
1652
(-419 from 2017)
0.08883
2017143
(-25 from 2016)
2071
(-624 from 2016)
0.10963
2016118
(-33 from 2015)
2695
(-738 from 2015)
0.13921
201585
(-20 from 2014)
3433
(-810 from 2014)
0.17597
201465
(-19 from 2013)
4243
(-541 from 2013)
0.21689
201346
(-6 from 2012)
4784
(-587 from 2012)
0.24817
201240
(-14 from 2011)
5371
(-1163 from 2011)
0.27693
201126
(-10 from 2010)
6534
(-1742 from 2010)
0.33721
201016
(-3 from 2009)
8276
(-1666 from 2009)
0.42210
200913
(+2 from 2008)
9942
(+209 from 2008)
0.49094
200815
(+4 from 2007)
9733
(-190 from 2007)
0.46729
200719
(-5 from 2006)
9923
(-1315 from 2006)
0.46884
200614
(-1 from 2005)
11238
(-738 from 2005)
0.53757
200513
(-2 from 2004)
11976
(-1501 from 2004)
0.59008
200411
(-4 from 2003)
13477
(-1390 from 2003)
0.66790
20037
(-2 from 2002)
14867
(-769 from 2002)
0.74096
20025
No change from 2001
15636
(-767 from 2001)
0.79169
20015
(+1 from 2000)
16403
(-1228 from 2000)
0.82804
20006
(-3 from 1999)
17631
(-1604 from 1999)
0.88343
19993
(+3 from 1998)
19235
(-542 from 1998)
0.98803
19986
(+2 from 1997)
19777
(+2605 from 1997)
1.02022
19978
No change from 1996
17172
(+581 from 1996)
0.89941
19968
(+6 from 1995)
16591
(+2257 from 1995)
0.86536
199514
(+4 from 1994)
14334
(+1295 from 1994)
0.74596
199418
(+9 from 1993)
13039
(+2206 from 1993)
0.66888
199327
(+13 from 1992)
10833
(+2885 from 1992)
0.54947
199240
(+7 from 1991)
7948
(+939 from 1991)
0.39647
199147
(+19 from 1990)
7009
(+1753 from 1990)
0.34469
199066
(+26 from 1989)
5256
(+1738 from 1989)
0.25584
198992
(+5 from 1988)
3518
(+617 from 1988)
0.17659
198897
(+16 from 1987)
2901
(+441 from 1987)
0.15085
1987113
(+16 from 1986)
2460
(+263 from 1986)
0.13125
1986129
(-17 from 1985)
2197
(-320 from 1985)
0.11905
1985112
(-23 from 1984)
2517
(-775 from 1984)
0.13633
198489
(-6 from 1983)
3292
(-170 from 1983)
0.18255
198383
(+10 from 1982)
3462
(+340 from 1982)
0.19344
198293
(+79 from 1981)
3122
(+1538 from 1981)
0.17208
1981172
(+33 from 1980)
1584
(+315 from 1980)
0.08857
1980205
(+43 from 1979)
1269
(+261 from 1979)
0.07127
1979248
(+52 from 1978)
1008
(+237 from 1978)
0.05849
1978300
(+25 from 1977)
771
(+47 from 1977)
0.04690
1977325
(-3 from 1976)
724
(+31 from 1976)
0.04401
1976322
(+6 from 1975)
693
(+17 from 1975)
0.04409
1975328
(+30 from 1974)
676
(+75 from 1974)
0.04331
1974358
(+50 from 1973)
601
(+114 from 1973)
0.03837
1973408
(+59 from 1972)
487
(+91 from 1972)
0.03134
1972467
(+65 from 1971)
396
(+52 from 1971)
0.02456
1971532
(+5 from 1970)
344
(-9 from 1970)
0.01963
1970537
(+159 from 1969)
353
(+149 from 1969)
0.01927
1969696
(+57 from 1968)
204
(+30 from 1968)
0.01157
1968753
(-33 from 1967)
174
(-11 from 1967)
0.01018
1967720
(+4 from 1966)
185
(-1 from 1966)
0.01078
1966724
(+47 from 1965)
186
(+21 from 1965)
0.01059
1965771
(+295 from 1964)
165
(+61 from 1964)
0.00903
19641066
(-277 from 1963)
104
(-68 from 1963)
0.00531
1963789
(+61 from 1962)
172
(+18 from 1962)
0.00865
1962850
(+8 from 1961)
154
No change from 1961
0.00760
1961858
(-69 from 1960)
154
(-14 from 1960)
0.00741
1960789
(-4 from 1959)
168
No change from 1959
0.00808
1959785
(-61 from 1958)
168
(-17 from 1958)
0.00808
1958724
(-9 from 1957)
185
(-9 from 1957)
0.00896
1957715
No change from 1956
194
(+13 from 1956)
0.00925
1956715
(+3 from 1955)
181
(+8 from 1955)
0.00879
1955718
(-19 from 1954)
173
(-4 from 1954)
0.00863
1954699
(-95 from 1953)
177
(-39 from 1953)
0.00889
1953604
(-66 from 1952)
216
(-36 from 1952)
0.01119
1952538
(-14 from 1951)
252
No change from 1951
0.01325
1951524
(+19 from 1950)
252
(+22 from 1950)
0.01364
1950543
(-50 from 1949)
230
(-38 from 1949)
0.01308
1949493
(+72 from 1948)
268
(+51 from 1948)
0.01527
1948565
(-32 from 1947)
217
(-31 from 1947)
0.01245
1947533
(-4 from 1946)
248
(+27 from 1946)
0.01364
1946529
(+138 from 1945)
221
(+99 from 1945)
0.01370
1945667
(-4 from 1944)
122
(-2 from 1944)
0.00906
1944663
(+161 from 1943)
124
(+35 from 1943)
0.00907
1943824
(+525 from 1942)
89
(+53 from 1942)
0.00620
19421349
(+3072 from 1941)
36
(+31 from 1941)
0.00259
19414421
(-90 from 1931)
5
No change from 1931
0.00040
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19314331
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00045
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Alexis

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2712021#3912022#3162023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3772021#3482022#5222023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3422021#3842022#5272023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3802021#3592022#5912023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3432021#2922022#3402023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3212021#2932022#5642023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2282021#3222022#3872023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3922021#4492022#4182023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4442021#3272022#5622023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3582021#3422022#7202023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3882021#3622022#5212023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5062021#5502022#5592023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4562021#5032022#4342023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3212021#3522022#3032023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3242021#3502022#5072023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2742021#3332022#3782023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5262021#6402022#6252023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3382021#2882022#4382023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3352021#2972022#5362023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4302021#3792022#4362023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4292020#2842021#3912023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2912021#2992022#2522023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2992021#3052022#4832023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2402021#2732022#4622023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3692021#2792022#3762023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3682021#4012022#2782023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3262021#2712022#4382023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2992021#3712022#4722023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2942021#3102022#5782023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2672021#4082022#3132023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3472021#3462022#5042023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3532021#6292022#5342023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2372020#4962021#4912022

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2402020#2452021#4762022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1412018#1402019#2362020

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2652021#2632022#4942023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2052020#2342021#3222023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2402020#2462021#3112023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3722021#3742022#3842023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#992018#1092019#1852020

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1572018#2162019#2132020

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1512017#1862018#1822020

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1432020#1712021#1922022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#932011#2092015#1162016

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#962017#2062019#1102020

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1162016#1912017#1762020

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1722017#1722018#1652019

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1932019#1722021#1922022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1052017#922018#1532019

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1022015#772016#612017

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#682016#632017#992018

Popularity Rankings for Alexis in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#222008#42009#262011

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#662017#942018#942019

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1342017#3612018#4242019

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1852021#2532022#3862023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2362021#2382022#3582023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3762019#3632021#3582022

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#5132012#3692015#3902016

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3902021#6342022#6252023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4482019#5592020#5292021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6782020#5552021#8902022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7112016#6032019

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#9252022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Alexis a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Alexis is given to boys and girls alike, reflecting its adaptable nature and timeless appeal.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Alexis

Alexis in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Alexis de Tocqueville (Historian, 1805–1859): A French political thinker and historian, he wrote "Democracy in America" and analyzed the effects of the rising equality of social conditions.
  • Alexis Arquette (Actress, 1969–2016): An American actress and transgender activist, she appeared in various films and television shows.
  • Alexis Bledel (Actress, born 1981): An American actress, widely recognized for her role as Rory Gilmore in the television series "Gilmore Girls."
  • Alexis Denisof (Actor, born 1966): An American actor, famous for his role as Wesley Wyndam-Pryce in the television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel."
  • Alexis Tsipras (Politician, born 1974): A Greek politician who served as the Prime Minister of Greece.
  • Alexis Sánchez (Soccer Player, born 1988): A Chilean professional soccer player, known for his performances in top European leagues.
  • Alexis Ohanian (Entrepreneur, born 1983): An American entrepreneur and co-founder of the social news website Reddit.
  • Alexis Rose ("Schitt's Creek," 2015 TV Series): A socialite adjusting to a new life in a small town after her family loses their fortune.
  • Alexis Castle ("Castle," 2009 TV Series): The intelligent and mature daughter of mystery writer Richard Castle.
  • Alexis Carrington ("Dynasty," 1981 TV Series): A glamorous and ruthless businesswoman involved in family and corporate drama.
  • "Alexis" ("The O.C.," 2003 TV Series): A minor character entangled in the complex social dynamics of Orange County.
  • Alexis Rhodes ("Yu-Gi-Oh! GX," 2004 Anime Series): A top student at Duel Academy and skilled duelist.
  • Alexis Meade ("Ugly Betty," 2006 TV Series): A transgender woman who becomes the editor-in-chief of MODE magazine.
  • Alexis Township (Warren County, Illinois, USA): A small rural community with agricultural landscapes and local charm.
  • Alexis Creek (British Columbia, Canada): A rural community located near the Chilcotin River, offering scenic views and outdoor activities.
  • Alexis Nihon Plaza (Quebec, Canada): A large shopping mall and office complex in the downtown area of Montreal.
  • Alexis Lake (Saskatchewan, Canada): A picturesque lake surrounded by forests, ideal for fishing and boating.
  • Alexis Park (British Columbia, Canada): A neighborhood in Vernon featuring residential areas and local amenities.
  • Alexis Road (Ohio, USA): A major thoroughfare in Toledo, lined with businesses and commercial establishments.

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