How Many People Are Named Alexia?

Complete statistics for the name Alexia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Alexia
Rare
Ancient Greek

Alexia means 'defender of mankind' and it's rare, with just 45,296 people bearing it in the US today, making up 1 in 7,285 Americans. The majority, 82%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern name.

~45,296
Living in US
1 in 7,285
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Defender of mankind
🌐
Origin
Ancient Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Intelligent Sensitive Thoughtful
7
Life Path Number

Life path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

45,296
Worldwide Bearers
#12,823
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
1,114
🇧🇪 Belgium
890
🇹🇿 Tanzania
868
🇻🇪 Venezuela
779
🇮🇩 Indonesia
716
🇲🇹 Malta
710
🇨🇱 Chile
699
🇩🇪 Germany
666
🇨🇾 Cyprus
620
🇨🇦 Canada
563

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
43 (0%)
♀ Female
45,253 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
37,590
Would be under 30 (82%)
7,882
Would be 30–60 (17%)
517
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 45,989 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
86
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Alexia Through the Generations

With 45,989 total births recorded since its inception, Alexia has seen its peak popularity in 2002 when 2,697 babies were named Alexia. Today, the average age of those named Alexia is 23, with 37,590 under 30, 7,882 aged between 30 and 60, and only 517 over 60. This trend reflects a name that's becoming less popular but remains a favorite among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 7,154
Texas 5,909
Florida 2,969
New York 2,042
Illinois 2,018
Arizona 1,710
Georgia 1,349
Ohio 1,291
Pennsylvania 1,208
North Carolina 1,028

⭐ Famous People Named Alexia

Alexia is a female form of the Greek male given name Alexis that in turn is a variant form of the Latin name Alexius.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alexia's Ancient Greek roots

📄 About the Name Alexia

How Many People Have the Name Alexia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 45,296 people in the United States currently share the name Alexia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,285 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Alexia a Common or Rare Name?

Alexia is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Alexia Mean?

Alexia means "defender of mankind" and comes from Ancient Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alexia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Alexia Most Popular?

The name Alexia reached peak popularity in 2002, with 2,697 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alexia?

Approximately 45,296 people named Alexia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 45,989. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,285 Americans.

Is Alexia a rare name?

Alexia is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,285 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alexia mean?

Alexia means "defender of mankind" and comes from Ancient Greek origins.

Is Alexia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Alexia are male and 100% are female.

When was Alexia most popular?

Alexia peaked in 2002 with 2,697 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US45,296
All-Time Births45,989
1 in X1 in 7,285
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2002
World Rank#12,823
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.