How Many People Are Named Alexis?

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

Alexis
Rare
Greek

Alexis means 'helper' and is a name with Greek origins. That's 1 in 818 Americans today, totaling 403,536 people named Alexis. It peaked in popularity in 1998 with 22,095 births.

~7,379
Living in US
1 in 44,918
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Helper
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Caring Dynamic Energetic
7
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

403,536
Worldwide Bearers
#1,201
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
18,573
🇨🇴 Colombia
17,288
🇨🇲 Cameroon
12,817
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
11,070
🇪🇸 Spain
10,375
🇪🇨 Ecuador
7,072
🇨🇦 Canada
6,639
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
6,378
🇦🇷 Argentina
6,004
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
5,561

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
65,294 (16%)
♀ Female
338,242 (84%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
281,864
Would be under 30 (69%)
124,002
Would be 30–60 (30%)
5,603
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 411,469 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: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
68
International
5

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

📜 Alexis Through the Generations

Alexis has seen its peak and now shows a steady decline, reflecting a shift in naming trends. With 403,536 living bearers, it's a name that's both classic and modern, with 69% under 30 years old. The average age of 26 suggests it's still favored among younger parents, but its overall trend indicates a move away from past popularity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 57,733
Texas 39,633
New York 23,663
Florida 20,799
Illinois 19,333
Ohio 17,034
Pennsylvania 16,628
Michigan 13,984
Georgia 12,503
New Jersey 10,824

⭐ Famous People Named Alexis

Alexis is a given name of Greek origin. Like the name Alexander, Alexis derives from the Greek verb: ἀλέξειν, romanized: aléxein, lit. 'defend'.…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alexis's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Alexis

How Many People Have the Name Alexis?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,379 people in the United States currently share the name Alexis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 44,918 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Alexis a Common or Rare Name?

Alexis 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 Alexis Mean?

Alexis means "helper" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alexis in SSA data, approximately 16% are male and 84% are female.

When Was Alexis Most Popular?

The name Alexis reached peak popularity in 1998, with 22,095 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 Alexis?

Approximately 7,379 people named Alexis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,379. That works out to roughly 1 in 44,918 Americans.

Is Alexis a rare name?

Alexis is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 44,918 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alexis mean?

Alexis means "helper" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Alexis more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 16% of people named Alexis are male and 84% are female.

When was Alexis most popular?

Alexis peaked in 1998 with 22,095 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 US7,379
All-Time Births7,379
1 in X1 in 44,918
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age26
Peak Year1998
World Rank#1,201
Male %16%
Female %84%

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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.