Alexis
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Defender; Helper
Background: The name Alexis comes from the Greek name 'Alexios,' which means 'defender' or 'helper.' This form was later adopted into Latin as 'Alexis,' retaining the original meaning associated with protection and support.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#107
Total births
411,469
Most popular decade
1990s
(442,377 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-419 ranks)
Years in Top 100
31
First recorded year
1882
Gender usage
16.4% male
83.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1882
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #837
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 4,175
- Peak rank
- #103
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 636
- Recent rank
- #484
Female
- First year
- 1931
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,331
- Peak year
- 1998
- Peak year births
- 19,778
- Peak rank
- #6
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 604
- Recent rank
- #506
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).