Alexis
Peaked at #3 nationally in 1999, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Alexis has been recorded 84% of the time for girls and 16% of the time for boys.
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Alexis — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3
in 1999
Current rank
#506
in 2024
Years tracked
85
1931–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1931, Alexis reached its peak popularity for girls in 1999, ranking #3 nationally with 19,237 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #65 (2014) to #506 (2024) — a 87% drop.
As of 2024, Alexis ranks #506 nationally for girls, with 604 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #506 | 604 |
| 2023 | #448 | 686 |
| 2022 | #360 | 877 |
| 2021 | #342 | 947 |
| 2020 | #309 | 1,033 |
| 2019 | #235 | 1,328 |
| 2018 | #179 | 1,655 |
| 2017 | #143 | 2,072 |
Alexis — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#103
in 2004
Current rank
#484
in 2024
Years tracked
117
1882–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1882, Alexis reached its peak popularity for boys in 2004, ranking #103 nationally with 4,175 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #303 (2014) to #484 (2024) — a 37% drop.
As of 2024, Alexis ranks #484 nationally for boys, with 636 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #484 | 636 |
| 2023 | #472 | 642 |
| 2022 | #459 | 669 |
| 2021 | #469 | 634 |
| 2020 | #481 | 616 |
| 2019 | #450 | 670 |
| 2018 | #445 | 676 |
| 2017 | #397 | 804 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Alexis most popular?
Alexis was most popular in 1999, when it ranked #3 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Alexis becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Alexis?
At least 411,469 babies have been recorded with the name Alexis in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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